Construction worker killed near Amtrak rail line
A construction worker operating a transformer near an Amtrak rail line in the Bronx was killed Thursday.
A construction worker operating a transformer near an Amtrak rail line in the Bronx was killed Thursday.
Fire at Hudson Yards mall
Firefighters have responded to a smoke condition at the Hudson Yards mall in Manhattan.
Firefighters have responded to a smoke condition at the Hudson Yards mall in Manhattan.
3 squatters killed in Queens house fire
A fire in an abandoned house in Queens has killed three men who apparently were squatting there.
A fire in an abandoned house in Queens has killed three men who apparently were squatting there.
FDNY firefighter arrested on child rape charges
A Brooklyn FDNY firefighter is accused of raping a child under the age of 11.
A Brooklyn FDNY firefighter is accused of raping a child under the age of 11.
SkyFOX over Harlem shooting and fire
More than 100 New York City firefighters battled a fire in an apartment building in Harlem. Police said that three people were shot and killed in the building.
More than 100 New York City firefighters battled a fire in an apartment building in Harlem. Police said that three people were shot and killed in the building.
Fire trucks collide, slam into cars injuring 12
A 65-year-old man was in serious condition and 11 firefighters suffered minor injuries when two fire trucks collided and slammed into two vehicles in Crown Heights late Tuesday night.
A 65-year-old man was in serious condition and 11 firefighters suffered minor injuries when two fire trucks collided and slammed into two vehicles in Crown Heights late Tuesday night.
Manhattan sewer explosion leaves 2 injured
Two people are reportedly injured after a sewer explosion in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday afternoon.
Two people are reportedly injured after a sewer explosion in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday afternoon.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year’s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019’s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY’s history.
Children of 9/11 first responders graduate from FDNY academy
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year?s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019?s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY?s history.
On Tuesday, 301 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy, but this year?s graduation had an extra bit of meaning, as 19 of the graduates are children of first responders who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness. 2019?s class is the largest group of legacy graduates in the FDNY?s history.
Locals demand Long Island City firehouse reopen
As Long Island City?s real estate market continues to prosper locals are arguing that the need for emergency services is growing.
As Long Island City?s real estate market continues to prosper locals are arguing that the need for emergency services is growing.
FDNY: Over 10,000 EMS patients may have had their personal information exposed
The New York City Fire Department has notified over 10,000 patients previously treated or transported by FDNY EMS that their personal information may have been compromised after an employee?s personal external hard drive went missing.
The New York City Fire Department has notified over 10,000 patients previously treated or transported by FDNY EMS that their personal information may have been compromised after an employee?s personal external hard drive went missing.
Rep. Maloney pitches ticker-tape parade for 9/11 first responders
With the recent passing of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund Act, one local congresswoman says that the city should do more to give back to the men and women who rushed to Ground Zero that day. So, in a formal letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Carolyn Maloney Is asking for a celebration and what she calls a “proper tribute to those who take care of us on 9/11.”
With the recent passing of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund Act, one local congresswoman says that the city should do more to give back to the men and women who rushed to Ground Zero that day. So, in a formal letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rep. Carolyn Maloney Is asking for a celebration and what she calls a “proper tribute to those who take care of us on 9/11.”
Deadly Harlem Fire
Six people including four children are dead in an apartment fire in Harlem.
Six people including four children are dead in an apartment fire in Harlem.
New York's new EMS chief
For the first time, a woman has been sworn in as chief of New York City's Emergency Medical Services. Lillian Bonsignore was appointed the position by Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro.
For the first time, a woman has been sworn in as chief of New York City's Emergency Medical Services. Lillian Bonsignore was appointed the position by Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro.
Slutman funeral: A hero honored
Thousands of people came to pay tribute to a U.S. Marine killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. The funeral for Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, who was also an FDNY firefighter, was held in New York.
Thousands of people came to pay tribute to a U.S. Marine killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan. The funeral for Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, who was also an FDNY firefighter, was held in New York.
Slutman funeral: Taps
Thousands of mourners stood at attention and saluted as "Taps" was played to honor FDNY firefighter and Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, who died in Afghanistan.
Thousands of mourners stood at attention and saluted as "Taps" was played to honor FDNY firefighter and Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman, who died in Afghanistan.
National anthem sung at Slutman funeral
The national anthem is sung at the funeral for FDNY firefighter and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
The national anthem is sung at the funeral for FDNY firefighter and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Manhattan.
Eulogy for a hero
FDNY Firefighter Steven Pollard of Ladder Company 170 died while responding to a car accident. At his funeral service, William March, his longtime friend, offered some touching and funny remarks of remembrance.
FDNY Firefighter Steven Pollard of Ladder Company 170 died while responding to a car accident. At his funeral service, William March, his longtime friend, offered some touching and funny remarks of remembrance.
Firefighter dies in the line of duty
A New York City firefighter fell to his death late Sunday when he slipped through a narrow gap between lanes of a newly built bridge while trying to reach the victims of a car crash. Steven Pollard, a 30-year-old firefighter who had followed his father and brother into the FDNY just a year and a half ago, fell 52 feet as he tried to climb between a pair of low concrete barriers separating travel on Brooklyn's Belt Parkway.
A New York City firefighter fell to his death late Sunday when he slipped through a narrow gap between lanes of a newly built bridge while trying to reach the victims of a car crash. Steven Pollard, a 30-year-old firefighter who had followed his father and brother into the FDNY just a year and a half ago, fell 52 feet as he tried to climb between a pair of low concrete barriers separating travel on Brooklyn's Belt Parkway.
LIC fire company
Elected officials and some Long Island City residents are fired up. They want Mayor Bill de Blasio to reinstate FDNY Engine Company 261 and put it right back where it was with Ladder Company 116 in Dutch Kills. Then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg closed Engine 261 in 2003 to save money.
Elected officials and some Long Island City residents are fired up. They want Mayor Bill de Blasio to reinstate FDNY Engine Company 261 and put it right back where it was with Ladder Company 116 in Dutch Kills. Then-Mayor Mike Bloomberg closed Engine 261 in 2003 to save money.