Carbon monoxide leak
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
A carbon monoxide leak inside 60 Murray Street in Lower Manhattan sickened 32 people Tuesday morning. Initial reports of a suspicious package containing an unknown substance were unfounded, according to fire officials. That early concern prompted the NYPD bomb squad and FBI agents to respond to the scene.
Second Chance Ceremony
Last year alone, the FDNY responded to more than 1.7 million calls, many of them are for people in medical distress. At the FDNY's 23rd annual Second Chance Ceremony, eleven patients -- ages 2 to 84, all survivors of cardiac arrest -- were reunited with the very people who helped save their lives.
Last year alone, the FDNY responded to more than 1.7 million calls, many of them are for people in medical distress. At the FDNY's 23rd annual Second Chance Ceremony, eleven patients -- ages 2 to 84, all survivors of cardiac arrest -- were reunited with the very people who helped save their lives.
Penn Station rescue (Courtesy of Ed Keenan)
Emergency workers responded to a person on the tracks in Penn Station on Friday. These cellphone videos show medics, firefighters, and police at the scene. (Courtesy of Ed Keenan)
Emergency workers responded to a person on the tracks in Penn Station on Friday. These cellphone videos show medics, firefighters, and police at the scene. (Courtesy of Ed Keenan)
'I Was There'
The 9/11 inspired movie is directed by Jorge Valdes-Iga and stars writer and actor James A. Lee. 'I Was There' is playing at the NYC Independent Film Festival through May 7.
The 9/11 inspired movie is directed by Jorge Valdes-Iga and stars writer and actor James A. Lee. 'I Was There' is playing at the NYC Independent Film Festival through May 7.
Funeral for a hero
Thousands of firefighters stood together dressed in blue to remember their fallen brother, Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year FDNY veteran who died in the line of duty last week after falling from an apartment building in Queens. His casket was draped with the FDNY flag as it was brought into St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Bethpage. His wife Marie followed with her daughter, Bella, 8, who wore her father's dress cap. Inside, they sang Bella's favorite song. Her uncle, Robert, says his brother was born to be a firefighter.
Thousands of firefighters stood together dressed in blue to remember their fallen brother, Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year FDNY veteran who died in the line of duty last week after falling from an apartment building in Queens. His casket was draped with the FDNY flag as it was brought into St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church in Bethpage. His wife Marie followed with her daughter, Bella, 8, who wore her father's dress cap. Inside, they sang Bella's favorite song. Her uncle, Robert, says his brother was born to be a firefighter.
Firefighter remembered
Bunting hangs at the entrance of William Tolley's firehouse in Ridgewood. The bunting is a symbol of a firehouse in mourning. Flowers, support, and love continue to stream in for the senior firefighter who gave the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Bunting hangs at the entrance of William Tolley's firehouse in Ridgewood. The bunting is a symbol of a firehouse in mourning. Flowers, support, and love continue to stream in for the senior firefighter who gave the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
Hero firefighter mourned
A foundation affiliated with the Fire Department of New York is raising money for the daughter of the firefighter killed in a five-story fall. The FDNY is mourning the death of William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage.
A foundation affiliated with the Fire Department of New York is raising money for the daughter of the firefighter killed in a five-story fall. The FDNY is mourning the death of William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage.
FDNY tragedy
A firefighter battling a fire in Queens fell several stories and died Thursday afternoon. William Tolley, 42, fell five stories from the bucket of a fire ladder. He was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he died. Firefighter Tolley is survived by his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Isabella.
A firefighter battling a fire in Queens fell several stories and died Thursday afternoon. William Tolley, 42, fell five stories from the bucket of a fire ladder. He was taken to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center where he died. Firefighter Tolley is survived by his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Isabella.
Firefighter dies
A firefighter died from a fall in Queens.
A firefighter died from a fall in Queens.
FDNY graduation
Hundreds of New York's Bravest have now taken their heroism to the next level with the FDNY. It was graduation day for more than 300 probationary firefighters in East New York, Brooklyn. In this class is a diverse group of graduates from all races and backgrounds, including six women.
Hundreds of New York's Bravest have now taken their heroism to the next level with the FDNY. It was graduation day for more than 300 probationary firefighters in East New York, Brooklyn. In this class is a diverse group of graduates from all races and backgrounds, including six women.
Cop honored
Had Daniel McDade not been stuck in traffic on March 16, several other people would likely be dead. The MTA police officer was taking a shortcut in the Soundview section of the Bronx when he witnessed a young man carjacking an FDNY ambulance. The thief ran over EMT Yadira Arroyo, dragging her down the street and killing her.
Had Daniel McDade not been stuck in traffic on March 16, several other people would likely be dead. The MTA police officer was taking a shortcut in the Soundview section of the Bronx when he witnessed a young man carjacking an FDNY ambulance. The thief ran over EMT Yadira Arroyo, dragging her down the street and killing her.
EMT killed
A man accused of stealing an ambulance and then driving it over a fire department medic, crushing her to death, told reporters he isn't guilty as he was escorted out of a police station Friday surrounded by angry uniformed emergency medical technicians, who hurled insults.
A man accused of stealing an ambulance and then driving it over a fire department medic, crushing her to death, told reporters he isn't guilty as he was escorted out of a police station Friday surrounded by angry uniformed emergency medical technicians, who hurled insults.
FDNY hazing probe
New York City's Department of Investigation is reportedly looking into allegations of hazing within the FDNY. The DOI is randomly interviewing rookie firefighters with two years on the job to determine whether "a culture of hazing" exists within the department, according to the Uniformed Firefighters Association.
New York City's Department of Investigation is reportedly looking into allegations of hazing within the FDNY. The DOI is randomly interviewing rookie firefighters with two years on the job to determine whether "a culture of hazing" exists within the department, according to the Uniformed Firefighters Association.