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 ...

The crash occurred on Victory Boulevard, near the entrance to the northbound Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway.

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

This hand-crank weather radio comes equipped with seven pre-programmed NOAA weather stations so you can remain up-to-date on ...

Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Owensboro Tuesday morning. Battalion Chief Steve Leonard says this happened in ...

It was a scary situation Thursday morning for some residents in Glendale, Queens. A manhole fire and increased carbon monoxide levels led to several people being forced from their homes. Fire ...

Drone show accidents underscore the challenges of managing safety in “multiagent systems”—a category that includes robots, drones, and self-driving cars. In response, MIT engineers have ...

Sparks from electric heaters set off the majority of fires each year from December to March, according to the FDNY. “They are ... they should buy new heaters with improved safety features,” fire ...

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.

REDDING, Calif. — As chilly nights settle across the region, the Redding Fire Department is urging residents to remain vigilant about fire safety. Battalion Chief Erick Mattson emphasized that ...

A former high-ranking official in the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Prevention ... took part in a yearslong scheme to expedite fire safety inspections — for a price. “Anthony Saccavino betrayed ...