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.
VIDEO: Aftermath of fire truck crash
An FDNY fire truck from Ladder 120 crashed into several parked cars at East New York Avenue and St. Mark's Avenue in Brooklyn just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
An FDNY fire truck from Ladder 120 crashed into several parked cars at East New York Avenue and St. Mark's Avenue in Brooklyn just after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
INTERVIEW: Commissioner Daniel Nigro
New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro came to Fox 5 News to talk about the department and fire safety.
New York City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro came to Fox 5 News to talk about the department and fire safety.
Teams respond to North Carolina
Flood victims of Hurricane Florence are receiving help from the New York area. Various organizations and municipalities have been offering support to communities in the South. Members of New York Task Force 1 have been in North Carolina since last week. They rescued people in River Bend on Friday. Then Monday, the team patrolled Pollocksville, N.C., to conduct evacuations and welfare checks. The team includes NYPD, FDNY, and EMS personnel.
Flood victims of Hurricane Florence are receiving help from the New York area. Various organizations and municipalities have been offering support to communities in the South. Members of New York Task Force 1 have been in North Carolina since last week. They rescued people in River Bend on Friday. Then Monday, the team patrolled Pollocksville, N.C., to conduct evacuations and welfare checks. The team includes NYPD, FDNY, and EMS personnel.
Sentencing in firefighter's death
Two men who caused the death of a New York City fire chief in an explosion at an illegal indoor marijuana-growing operation two years ago were sentenced to prison on Friday for their guilty pleas to manslaughter and marijuana charges. Garivaldi Castillo, 33, and Julio Salcedo, 36, were charged in the death of Battalion Chief Michael Fahy, 44, a 17-year veteran of the fire department and father of three.
Two men who caused the death of a New York City fire chief in an explosion at an illegal indoor marijuana-growing operation two years ago were sentenced to prison on Friday for their guilty pleas to manslaughter and marijuana charges. Garivaldi Castillo, 33, and Julio Salcedo, 36, were charged in the death of Battalion Chief Michael Fahy, 44, a 17-year veteran of the fire department and father of three.
The FDNY Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to increase public outreach on fire and life safety.
The mission of the foundation is to increase public outreach on fire and life safety.
Multiple firefighters injured in separate fires
As of Friday morning, at least 20 firefighters had been hurt in three separate fires in New York City since the evening before.
As of Friday morning, at least 20 firefighters had been hurt in three separate fires in New York City since the evening before.
An emotional FDNY graduation
A new group of heroes joined the ranks of the FDNY on Wednesday; 311 probationary firefighters graduated during a ceremony in Brooklyn. This class had plenty of inspiration on the path to becoming New York's Bravest. The class featured two third-generation firefighters. But for the first time in the FDNY's 153-year history, a child followed in his mother's footsteps.
A new group of heroes joined the ranks of the FDNY on Wednesday; 311 probationary firefighters graduated during a ceremony in Brooklyn. This class had plenty of inspiration on the path to becoming New York's Bravest. The class featured two third-generation firefighters. But for the first time in the FDNY's 153-year history, a child followed in his mother's footsteps.
Brooklyn traffic accident
A car jumped the curb and slammed into a crowd of pedestrians in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Friday night. The incident happened at Flatbush and Farragut Avenues at about 8:45 p.m. At least 13 people were hurt, the FDNY said. Two of them are in extremely critical condition. The driver and passenger were also taken to the hospital.
A car jumped the curb and slammed into a crowd of pedestrians in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Friday night. The incident happened at Flatbush and Farragut Avenues at about 8:45 p.m. At least 13 people were hurt, the FDNY said. Two of them are in extremely critical condition. The driver and passenger were also taken to the hospital.
Funeral for hero firefighter
A New York City firefighter killed while battling a fire on a movie set has been hailed as a hero in the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, noting that Catholics are observing Holy Week, said Tuesday that Michael Davidson, 37, gave his life for others, as Jesus did. Dolan said Davidson's blood contained "the DNA of the FDNY" and that his "service as a fireman was a vocation, hardly a job." During the mass, Eric Davidson described his brother as "salt of the earth."
A New York City firefighter killed while battling a fire on a movie set has been hailed as a hero in the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, noting that Catholics are observing Holy Week, said Tuesday that Michael Davidson, 37, gave his life for others, as Jesus did. Dolan said Davidson's blood contained "the DNA of the FDNY" and that his "service as a fireman was a vocation, hardly a job." During the mass, Eric Davidson described his brother as "salt of the earth."
Firefighter mourned
Mourners of a New York City firefighter killed fighting a fire on a movie set are paying their respects over the coming days. The viewing for Michael Davidson was held at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park Sunday and Monday. Captain Daniel Kudlak and firefighters who worked with Davidson at Engine Company 69 Ladder 28 in Harlem came Monday evening. Kudlak said he and Davidson were more than colleagues?they were close friends and their fathers worked at the same firehouse.
Mourners of a New York City firefighter killed fighting a fire on a movie set are paying their respects over the coming days. The viewing for Michael Davidson was held at Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home in Floral Park Sunday and Monday. Captain Daniel Kudlak and firefighters who worked with Davidson at Engine Company 69 Ladder 28 in Harlem came Monday evening. Kudlak said he and Davidson were more than colleagues?they were close friends and their fathers worked at the same firehouse.
Firefighter dies in Harlem fire
Brave members of the FDNY fought a fire in Harlem. Firefighter Michael Davidson of Engine Co. 69 got separated from his team and died. A precession Friday took Davidson's body back home to Long Island. The 37-year-old had served the FDNY for 15 years. Firefighting was in his blood?his father is a retired firefighter and his brother is a member of the department, too.
Brave members of the FDNY fought a fire in Harlem. Firefighter Michael Davidson of Engine Co. 69 got separated from his team and died. A precession Friday took Davidson's body back home to Long Island. The 37-year-old had served the FDNY for 15 years. Firefighting was in his blood?his father is a retired firefighter and his brother is a member of the department, too.
Hometown mourns firefighter
People in Floral Park are remembering Firefighter Michael Davidson as a family man and a great neighbor. The 37-year-old hero left behind a wife and four young children. Neighbors say he loved his children made a name for himself as someone always smiling and willing to help others.
People in Floral Park are remembering Firefighter Michael Davidson as a family man and a great neighbor. The 37-year-old hero left behind a wife and four young children. Neighbors say he loved his children made a name for himself as someone always smiling and willing to help others.
FDNY Firefighter Dies
A firefighter died at a building where an Edward Norton movie is using as a set.
A firefighter died at a building where an Edward Norton movie is using as a set.
FDNY heroes killed in Iraq
Two members of the FDNY were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. The helo, used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue, went down in Anbar Province, the Pentagon said. All crew members died. Among them was Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, according to the Commack Fire Department on Long Island, where he also volunteered. Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis also died in the crash, the New York Post reported, citing his father.
Two members of the FDNY were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. The helo, used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue, went down in Anbar Province, the Pentagon said. All crew members died. Among them was Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, according to the Commack Fire Department on Long Island, where he also volunteered. Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis also died in the crash, the New York Post reported, citing his father.
Raguso remembered
Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, was killed in Iraq while serving with the Air National Guard. He also volunteered with the Commack Fire Department on Long Island. Fire Commissioner Pat Fazio said Raguso died doing what he loved and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Christopher Raguso, a lieutenant in the FDNY, was killed in Iraq while serving with the Air National Guard. He also volunteered with the Commack Fire Department on Long Island. Fire Commissioner Pat Fazio said Raguso died doing what he loved and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.