For the first time in its history, the FDNY has promoted a woman to the rank of deputy chief. Michelle Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the department, was honored at a special promotion ceremony in ...

Friday was a historic day for the FDNY as Michele Fitzsimmons was recognized as the department's first female deputy chief.

On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the New York City Fire Department's first female deputy chief. Fitzsimmons, a 24-year ...

Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons — a 24-year veteran who joined the FDNY a few months before 9/11—  was named Deputy Chief ...

Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, will be promoted to deputy chief during a ceremony on Friday.

An FDNY officer who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become the highest-ranked ...

A fire at a Buddhist temple in New York City has left two people dead, including a Buddhist monk. New York City fire officials say the fire broke out around 6 a.m. Wednesday in the Bronx.

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.

FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino, left, and Deputy Chief Brian Cordasco have admitted to receiving money for expedited inspections. NEW YORK — Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino pleaded guilty on ...

Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino pleaded guilty on ... using the so-called “Deputy Mayor of Operations list” — named before it fell under the purview of that official.

Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino pleaded guilty on ... in Manhattan Federal Court on Wednesday morning. Saccavino, former chief of the bureau, and another chief, former Deputy Assistant Chief Brian ...