FDNY chiefs tour LA wildfire devastation to learn lessons for fighting NYC blazes
A group of FDNY fire chiefs toured the devastation left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires last week, learning valuable lessons on fighting and preventing brush fires in New York City. “It was ...
FDNY firefighter promoted to deputy chief is first woman to hold the rank in department history
FDNY officer Michele Fitzsimmons, who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become ...
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Ex-FDNY fire prevention chief pleads guilty to taking bribes to fast-track inspections in NYC
A former FDNY fire safety chief pleaded guilty Wednesday to being part of a conspiracy to accept thousands of dollars in bribes to fast-track fire inspections for New York City buildings.
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Bay Ridge apartment fire kills Navy vet, FDNY warns against blocking hydrants
A man killed in an apartment fire in Bay Ridge on Sunday has been identified as Gregory Fernandez, a 37-year-old Navy veteran ...
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Ex-FDNY Chief Admits to Conspiring to Accept Bribes
“I accepted cash in exchange for preferential treatment for entities with business before the Bureau of Fire Prevention,” former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino said. FDNY Chief Anthony ...
2 dead in Bronx fire, FDNY says parked car blocked closest hydrant
A fire in the Bronx left one man dead and another hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday morning in Tremont, police say.