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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New FDNY Deputy Chief Makes History
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons will be promoted to deputy chief on Friday, becoming the first woman in the department to ...
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FDNY Says Blocked Hydrants Hampered Efforts at Fatal Fire
"There’s no doubt that the cars that were parked on the hydrants have slowed down our members from engaging in firefighting tactics,” said FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said. A 37-year-old ...
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Brooklyn apartment fire kills man, SUVs parked at hydrants delay FDNY
(Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News; FDNY) A 37-year-old man was killed and a woman and toddler critically hurt when a fire ripped through their Brooklyn apartment building early Sunday ...
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FDNY firefighter miraculously survived both towers falling down on 9/11. After years of health issues, he took his own life
They said: 'It is with deep regret the department announced the passing of retired Firefighter Thomas Dunn, Engine company E234 ... Thomas served the FDNY with honor and dedication, answering ...
After fatal NYC fire, FDNY warns public against blocking hydrants
Flames shot out of a third-story window early Sunday morning at an apartment building at 510 80th St. in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
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Inside Looking Out: Celebrating 60 years
Mike lived on the outskirts of Plainfield, where he had heard gunshots and fire engine sirens during that year’s race riots. Add the tragedies that Mike and I experienced during our coming-of-age ...