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News, History, Events & Incidents of the #FDNY. This page isn't associated with the FDNY (Fire Department City of New York) in an official capacity. All members views are their own & do not reflect the City of New York or FDNY as an organization.

“I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a firefighter.The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the firefighter has to do believe that his is a noble calling."

-Chief Edward F. Croker, FDNY circa 1910

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“First in. Last out.”

September 9, 2022

A term we hear often in the fire service – But can we apply it to leadership? Can this quote that’s often seen on t-shirts or stickers actually be acted upon? Let’s take a closer look. Think back to when you were a probie. You were often told that “You are seen, not heard.” Which…

Li Ion Battery explosion leaves 1 dead in Vancouver

June 13, 2022

Vancouver BC Firefighters responded to an explosion at Empress Hotel 235 E Hastings St, Saturday morning June 11th 2022. The fire left 1 person dead & 2 injured. Acting Asst Chief Walter Pereira said the explosion was likely due to a Li Ion battery being overcharged in one of the suites in the SRO hotel.…

Baptism by fire

March 14, 2022

2 Probationary Firefighters go to work less than a week after graduation

Attention Long Island Followers

March 10, 2022

You can now track Long Island incidents on the NYC Fire Wire App! The NYC Fire Wire app tells you everything you need to know about the FDNY from incident notifications, firefighting history, and news in the Big Apple and other locations worldwide. Follow these instructions to view additional incidents on the app: Click Incidents…

VIDEO: RVC Tanker Crash Footage

February 16, 2022

Fuel Tanker overturn in Rockville Center (Nassau) 02/16/2022 at around 01:00 hours a fuel tanker lost control and overturned igniting a huge fire and shutting down Sunrise Highway. Find out about all alarms across NYC and Long Island on the minute with the NYC Fire Wire App.