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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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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FDNY firefighter miraculously survived both towers falling down on 9/11. After years of health issues, he took his own life
A retired firefighter who miraculously survived the devastation of 9/11 has died by suicide after suffering trauma from the attack for decades. Thomas 'Tommy' Dunn had been a firefighter for less ...
FDNY will promote a woman for its first time ever to deputy chief
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, will be promoted to deputy chief during a ceremony on ...
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Providence, RI, Firefighter Pinned Between Fire Engine, Car is OK
A Providence firefighter suffered minor injuries when he got pinned between a stuck fire engine and a car early Sunday morning. The firefighter was trying to get the rig moving when it slid and ...
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Franklin Township Fire Company orders new pumper
Township fire Chief Lynn Diehl informed the township’s board of supervisors on Tuesday that last week the fire company had ordered a new pumper. “We’re still looking forward to your continued support, ...