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The FDNY's motto is "New York's Bravest" for fire, and "New York's Best" for EMS. The FDNY serves more than 8.5 million residents within a 302-square-mile (780 km 2) area. The FDNY headquarters is located at 9 MetroTech Center in Downtown Brooklyn, and the FDNY Fire Academy is located on Randalls Island.
Fireboats. 1 inflatable. New York City Fire Department Rescue Company 1, also known as Rescue 1, is one of five special operations rescue companies of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) that responds to rescue operations requiring specialized equipment and training. Rescue 1's current truck, a 2011 Ferrara Ultra Heavy Rescue.
9. Ambulances. 450 [3] (2018) The New York City Fire Department Bureau of Emergency Medical Services ( FDNY EMS) is a division of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in charge of emergency medical services for New York City. It was established on March 17, 1996, following the merger of the FDNY and New York City Health and Hospitals ...
The New York City Fire Commissioner is the civilian administrator of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), and is appointed by the Mayor of the City of New York. Prior to 1865, the New York City Fire Department was staffed by volunteers. On March 30, 1865 the New York State legislature passed a law organizing the Metropolitan Fire ...
Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Thomas Neary never considered himself the “bravest of the brave” even when everyone else did. During his three decades with the department and the 30 years of his ...
A typical New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Ladder Company, also known as a ladder truck. Pictured is an Aerial Ladder Truck operated by Ladder Co. 4, quartered in Manhattan. This is a list of fire departments in New York.
Joseph W. Pfeifer. Joseph W. Pfeifer (born 1956) [1] is an American firefighter who currently serves as the First Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). He retired as an Assistant Chief of the department in 2018 and was appointed to his current civilian role in early 2023. [7] He was the first fire chief to respond to ...
1979. Opened. 1980. Renovated. 2003. Known for. First fire station to respond to the fire at the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. Firehouse, Engine Company 10 and Ladder Company 10, is a New York City Fire Department (FDNY) fire station, located at 124 Liberty Street across from the World Trade Center site and the National September 11 ...