FDNY once again sounds alarm on lithium-ion battery fires in NYC

Officials are once again raising the alarm after a string of fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries in New York City.

Lithium-Ion batteries starting fires in NYC garbage trucks

The improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries is causing a dangerous dilemma for sanitation workers in the city, as the batteries are starting fires inside garbage trucks across the city.

Queens e-bike shop catches fire again, sparking safety concerns

A e-bike shop in Richmond Hill caught fire for the second time last week, leaving neighbors saying they are concerned for their own safety.

Robert Tucker named new FDNY commissioner: Who is he?

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has named Robert Tucker as the next FDNY commissioner, the 35th person to lead the department. Here's what you should know about him.

Queens building fire injures 8, including 2 firefighters

Eight people were injured, including two firefighters, after a fire broke out overnight in Queens, according to the FDNY.

FDNY welcomes nearly 300 firefighters in newest, diverse graduating class

The FDNY celebrated the graduation of 284 new probationary firefighters on Friday, one of the most diverse classes in the Department's history.

Off-duty firefighter saves teenage girl's life in Brooklyn

An FDNY firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he was able to rescue a teen who had been hit and pinned under an SUV in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Three injured after fire in Queens apartment building

Officials say three people were injured after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Jackson Heights on Friday evening.

Softball star honors legacy of 9/11 hero grandfather

Keira Corrigan honors her grandfather Captain James J. Corrigan, an FDNY 9/11 hero, as a student-athlete and advocate for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

3 firefighters injured, 2 seriously while battling Bronx house fire

Fire officials say a smoke inhalation drug likely saved the life of a FDNY firefighter who fell unconscious and stopped breathing while battling a house fire in the Bronx on Friday.

FDNY launches new recruitment campaign to increase diversity

"All Heroes Welcome" is the FDNY's new recruitment campaign aimed to increase diversity within the department.

NYC Council approves bills to give EMS workers bullet, stab-proof vests amid rising assaults

The New York City Council has approved a pair of bills to provide EMTs and paramedics with bullet and stab-proof vests, in the wake of assaults against the FDNY personnel reaching an all-time high.