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There’s a bunch of responsibility when being an officer, but one of the more glorious things is getting in there with your squad. I’m talking about being first due Engine…
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Being a leader can be a difficult task. When we get the job, our responsibilities increase tremendously. There’s a lot of work that goes into it as far as making…
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Part of taking the job as a firefighter is due to the love of responding to emergencies. It’s in our blood to be the first people to be there for…
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If you’re an officer, the expectation is that you know your stuff. An officer is supposed to lead their firefighters into chaotic situations and handle it accordingly, all while making…
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Leadership: The ability to create process and direction for a group or organization. In this series, we’ve covered multiple different topics about leadership and some helpful tips to be the…
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Making decisions is tricky. When we’re at home, somebody may ask “What should we have for dinner?” The response is usually “I don’t care. It’s up to you.” In firefighting,…
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Probies. The future of the fire service. Future leaders, future officers, future Chiefs. Traditionally, we tend to treat probies like dirt which has been somewhat of an issue throughout the…
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This one is a hot topic of conversation. The difference between being a leader and having a leadership title is something that’s been recognized since civilization was born. We have…
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Early morning fire in College Point claimed the life of an 8 year old girl. Just after 730am, Engine 297/Ladder 130 responded first due to 23-26 130 Street for fire…
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“With great power comes great responsibility.” Whether you’re a career firefighter or volunteer, holding a leadership position can be tricky. We all know that firefighting in general holds extreme liability…
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The Development of SCBA
Early American firefighters had to face not only fire and the effects of heat with little or no water supply,…
Smoky Joe & The Volcano
The morning of July 18, 1922 started as a beautiful day in New York City. The summer sun was just…
October 11th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Patrick J Quail, Ladder 18. October 11th, 1902 While running to an alarm for…
October 10th in the FDNY
In the Line of Duty FF Carl Herer, Ladder 19. October 10th, 1967 FF Herer died at home from a…
February 10th in the FDNY
Lt John R Eastburn, Engine 54. February 10th, 1970 Retired FF Kevin T Murphy, Engine 166. February 10th, 2015 9/11…
February 9th in the FDNY
Assistant Engineer George A Erlacher, Battalion 2. February 9th, 1873. Injured January 17th, 1873, died February 9th, 1873 Box 38-…
February 7-8th in the FDNY
Retired EMS Lt Paige Humphries, Station 16. February 7th, 2021 EMS Lt Humphries died from 9/11 illness. FF David Muldrew…
February 4th in the FDNY
FF James P Smith, Engine 17. February 4th, 1885 Box 64, 58 Park Place Manhattan. FF Smith was operating on…
February 3rd in the FDNY
FF John Slowey, Lafayette Engine & FF George W Badger, Americus Engine 6. February 3rd, 1863 209 Cherry Street, Manhattan…
February 2nd in the FDNY
FF James W Kojac, Ladder 128. February 2nd, 1956 FF Kojac suffered a heart attack while operating at a 2…
Training
Steps Between The Steps
Knowing what to do at a fire scene is the basis of our job. We have procedures in place to…
Burnout in the Firehouse
Part of taking the job as a firefighter is due to the love of responding to emergencies. It’s in our…
You Don’t Know Everything
If you’re an officer, the expectation is that you know your stuff. An officer is supposed to lead their firefighters…
Gut Feeling or Overthinking?
Making decisions is tricky. When we’re at home, somebody may ask “What should we have for dinner?” The response is…
Creating Perfect Probies
Probies. The future of the fire service. Future leaders, future officers, future Chiefs. Traditionally, we tend to treat probies like…
The Debrief
After a job or a drill, it’s important to debrief your members and make sure everyone’s feeling ok. Oddly enough…
“First in. Last out.”
A term we hear often in the fire service – But can we apply it to leadership? Can this quote…
Li Ion Battery explosion leaves 1 dead in Vancouver
Vancouver BC Firefighters responded to an explosion at Empress Hotel 235 E Hastings St, Saturday morning June 11th 2022. The…
Lithium Ion Battery Fires
Over the past year, the FDNY responded to over 100 documented fires that were related to e-bikes & e-scooters. The…
Schomburg Plaza Fire
March 22nd, 1987- a fire in a Harlem residential high rise shaped the way the FDNY operates at high rise…
The Sweet Spot
NYC Sweet Spot: Arthur Avenue
Everyone stops by a firehouse for information. Working in Times Square, I feel as if we double up as tour…
Sweet spot #2. Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffé
The 2nd edition of NYC Fire Wire’s Sweet Spot series goes to the East Village in Manhattan. Veniero’s Pasticceria &…