NEW YORK (WABC) — Brooklyn firefighters rescued a dog from a fire on Monday and will care for the dog at the firehouse until the owner recovers. Firefighters responded to the fire on Linden Boulevard on Monday afternoon and while searching for victims, located a small dog lying in the hallway. Officials say the dog […]
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Mayor Bill de Blasio appoints Daniel Nigro new FDNY commissioner | 7online.com
NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio has appointed Daniel Nigro to serve as New York City’s fire commissioner. Nigro is a 32-year veteran of the FDNY, Nigro brings decades of operational and administrative experience to the department. Mayor de Blasio charged Nigro with ensuring the safety of New York City’s residents and firefighters, increasing […]
Retired FDNY Chief of Department Daniel Nigro tells Daily News he’ll be the next commissioner – NY Daily News
A retired chief who valiantly led FDNY operations after the Sept. 11 terror attacks will be named the city’s new fire commissioner on Friday. Daniel Nigro, a city firefighter for more than 30 years, was all smiles when he confirmed his return to the Bravest. “It’s the New York City Fire Department and it doesn’t […]
FDNY welcomes new class of probationary firefighters | 7online.com
BROOKLYN (WABC) — A new class of probationary firefighters graduated today in New York City. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano presided over the ceremony for 242 men and women. The new class is the most diverse in the Fire Department’s history with 62 percent of its members identifying as minorities – including […]
New York City firefighter killed in motorcycle crash with apparent drunk driver | 7online.com
UNION (WABC) — A uniformed New York City firefighter riding his motorcycle to work was fatally struck by an apparent drunk driver in New Jersey early Friday. The crash happened in the area of North Avenue and Vivian Terrace in Union Township around 5:15 a.m. The 57-year-old victim, identified as John Monteverde of Whitestone, Queens, […]
