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

Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons will be promoted to deputy chief on Friday, becoming the first woman in the department to ...

[firefighter] Jimmy Dunn of [Ladder] 114, eight years ago,” the organization wrote. “Please keep his father and loved ones in your prayers … NEVER FORGET.” About 370 FDNY firefighters have ...

"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 ...

The flames broke out around 9:00 Wednesday night. Overhead pictures that FDNY shared show a clear picture of what firefighters were up against. Fire officials says the blaze was aggressive and had ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Before even dreaming about stepping into the FDNY Fire Cadet Academy ... For this event, you’ll approach a 24-foot ladder laying on the ground. Starting at the top rung, lift it up in a hand ...

Another retired firefighter who answered duty’s call during the city’s darkest hour has died of 9/11-related illnesses, ...

Firefighter Ryan Smith of Ladder Co. 86 in Graniteville was conducting normal operations in the back of the residence when he saw the baby come through the window, the FDNY said. Springing into ...

FDNY cautions against space heaters in cold weather ... We were able to put hand lines on it and a ladder truck. Firefighters did a phenomenal job keeping it from extending,” said Chief Kevin ...