Demoted chiefs accuse FDNY Commissioner of age discrimination in new lawsuit
Three demoted FDNY fire chiefs have recently filed a lawsuit against FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, alleging that she targeted them based on their age.
Brooklyn apartment fire kills mother and 2 young daughters
Danielle Havens, 48, and her two daughters, Journee Miles, 11, and Keslee Miles, 9, were killed in the fire.
Robotic dogs, drones put into action in Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse
One week after the deadly garage collapse in Lower Manhattan that left one dead and several others injured, we are learning more about the technology used by first responders to help save lives when time was of the essence.
New York lawmakers, families push for lithium-ion battery safety standards
Lawmakers in New York are making a new push to create safety standards for common batteries found in e-bikes and scooters.
FDNY deploys robotic dog for first time in collapsed garage search
For the first time, the FDNY deployed a robotic dog to search for survivors after a parking garage collapsed in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon.
Teen, child killed in Queens fire sparked by e-bike lithium-ion battery
The FDNY said Monday's fire is the 59th lithium-ion battery fire so far this year, bringing the total number of deaths to five.
NYPD and FDNY Battle of the Badges feature female fighters for the first time
The sold-out event showcased the 'FDNY Bravest Boxing' team against the 'NYPD Finest boxing,'
3-alarm Chinatown fire injures 8 firefighters
Officials say the 3-alarm fire began on the building's first floor, before quickly spreading to its upper floors.
Mayor Adams launches plan to combat e-bike battery fires
So far this year, lithium-ion batteries have caused 45 fires and killed three people, according to the FDNY.
2-alarm fire at Manhattan hotel under investigation after Chinese billionaire's arrest
The FBI is investigating whether a 2-alarm fire at a hotel in Manhattan can be tied to the arrest of self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui.
Fire at e-bike shop in Queens
More than 100 fire and EMS members responded to what became a two-alarm fire, which tore through the garage of the Kings Electric Scooters shop on Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill at around 2:30 p.m.
FDNY firefighter who died after battling blaze honored with plaque
Jesse Gerhard was inside his fire house when he collapsed. He was taken to a hospital but did not make it.
Joseph Vigiano, son of NYPD detective killed on 9/11, continues family legacy
More than two decades after 9/11, Joseph Vigiano is following in his late father's footsteps.
Man convicted for killing NYC EMT Yadira Arroyo
A man has been convicted of killing a New York City EMT when he ran over her with her own ambulance.
1 dead in Yonkers apartment building fire; dozens of firefighters injured
A massive fire at a Yonkers, New York apartment building left one person dead, dozens of families displaced, and multiple firefighters injured, officials said.
E-bike blamed for Bronx grocery store fire that left 7 hurt
According to fire officials, this year alone there have been more than two dozen fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries in NYC, resulting in two deaths.
EMS workers punished for media interviews in NYC settle suit
The four emergency medical workers — including paramedic Elizabeth Bonilla, who allowed the Associated Press follow her through the first half of a 16-hour double shift in April 2020 — will each receive $29,999.