Thomas O’Brien, an FDNY firefighter, died in October 1935 at the age of 48. (COURTESY ARTHUR O’BRIEN) BYANDREW KESHNER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 11:47 PM Eight decades after a New York City firefighter’s death, his family says the Fire Department needs to finally acknowledge his sacrifice — and they’re ready […]
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EMS provider sues FDNY over transfer after noose scandal
Capt. Vincent Walla said his unwanted transfer would make it look like he was involved in racist threats against a black paramedic Yesterday at 10:37 AM By EMS1 Staff STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — An EMS provider filed a lawsuit to stop his transfer from his station after a scandal involving a noose and a racist, […]
Queens Bus Crash Leaves 3 Dead, 16 Injured; New Video Shows Moment Of Impact
A private tour bus slammed into an MTA bus early Monday. By Marc Torrence (Patch National Staff) – Updated September 18, 2017 4:01 pm ET FLUSHING, QUEENS — A tour coach with a history of safety violations slammed into a city bus in Queens Monday, killing three people and leaving 16 more hurt, authorities said. The vehicles collided […]
This FDNY exam is a sad joke-New York Post
It looks like the main personality trait the FDNY is testing would-be firefighters for is . . . a readiness to cheat. As Susan Edelman reported in Sunday’s Post, the “personality” section of a key exam is the subject of multiple, detailed test-prep tips from both professional services and the Vulcan Society. Other insiders surely share similar […]
Fallen FDNY firefighter William Tolley honored in Bethpage
Marie Tolley, wife of FDNY firefighter William Tolley, and her daughter Isabella, along with other family members on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, unveil a new street sign for the intersection of Crestline and Acme avenues in Bethpage that was created to honor her husband. William Tolley died while battling a fire in Queens on April […]
Vulcan Society and test-prep firms help wannabe firefighters beat FDNY exam
Stephen Yang FDNY’s new entry exam asks about everything but firefighting Applicants for the current FDNY firefighter entrance exams have been coached how to answer questions in the “personality” section — which is worth half their score. The Vulcan Society — a group of black firefighters — and private test-prep companies tell candidates how to respond […]
Street co-named for 9/11 responder
Posted: Thursday, September 14, 2017 10:30 am | Updated: 1:16 pm, Thu Sep 14, 2017. by Anthony Medina, Chronicle Contributor | 0 comments FDNY’s James Lanza also honored for Woodside community activism PHOTO BY ANTHONY MEDINA, COURTESY NYC COUNCIL Family, friends, co-workers and politicians display the new Jimmy Lanza Way street sign, raised last Saturday in honor of the 9/11 hero, […]
St. Michael’s Cemetery Holds Annual 9/11 Memorial Service
The historic St. Michael’s Cemetery of East Elmhurst has honored the victims of the September 11 terror attacks for 16 years with community events, a two-mile “Remember Me” run, and the dedication of several memorials honoring those who lost their lives on that fateful day at the World Trade Center and in the years that […]
NY gov. approves unlimited sick leave benefits for 9/11 responders
The responders will now be eligible for unlimited paid sick leave with full salary coverage Today at 11:42 AM By EMS1 Staff ALBANY, N.Y. — New legislation made unpaid sick leave benefits available to 9/11 first responders who developed an illness as a result of working at Ground Zero. ABC News 10 reported that Governor Andrew […]
FDNY battalion honors firefighters who died in Sept. 11 terror attacks
BROOKLYN – An FDNY battalion honored firefighters who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The FDNY lost 343 firefighters on 9/11 and many more from related illnesses over the years. Even though it’s been 16 years since 9/11, the pain is still fresh for firefighter Keith McElwain. More than 20 of his […]
