FDNY firefighter promoted to deputy chief is first woman to hold the rank in department history
An FDNY officer who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become the highest-ranked ...
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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
Thomas served the FDNY with honor and dedication, answering the call when his city needed him most. 'His family has already endured great loss, as his brother, FF Jimmy Dunn of L114, passed away ...