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If you recently applied to become a FDNY EMT or EMS Trainee, check out the remaining steps in the hiring process. For information about preparing for the PAT, remember to visit our Candidate Resources section on http://JoinFDNY.com. #TuesdayMotivation #FDNYFit
This past Friday, seniors from Captain Vernon A. Richard High School visited FDNY HQ for mock interviews with execs, including @FDNYFC & First Dep. Comm. Mark Guerra. They’re future EMTs & firefighters in the making. The future looks bright!
On Sunday, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker, First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra and the FDNY Hispanic Society marched in the 68th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade!
On Saturday, Probationary EMTs welcomed their families to the FDNY EMS Academy at Fort Totten and demonstrated the lifesaving skills they’ve learned over the last 13 weeks.
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Seniors from Captain Vernon A. Richard High School for Fire and Life Safety visited FDNY Headquarters on Friday for a round of mock job interviews with the FDNY Executive Team, including Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker and First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra.
The high school’s job readiness training program has been instrumental in preparing these students as they take their next steps. Many of them expressed aspirations to join the FDNY as EMTs and firefighters.
We were so proud to welcome them and can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!
To learn more about FDNY Youth, visit JoinFDNY.com/Youth
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Posted @withregram • @fdny On Wednesday, the FDNY held its annual Medal Day Ceremony. Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, Fire Marshals and Officers received medals for their lifesaving work and rescues in 2024.
“Knowing that the work you do really matters, and that on any given day, you can go from great to extraordinary. I hope you can take a snapshot of this moment, one that I hope will define your careers, because this is what it is all about. I’m humbled to celebrate you in this way, and to give you the accolades you deserve for a job well done,” said FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker.
“Instead of fleeing from danger, you run toward it. To sacrifice yourself to save the lives of your fellow New Yorkers, that is the true definition of courage,” said Mayor Eric Adams.
To watch the full ceremony visit YouTube.com/@OfficialFDNY.
Posted @withregram • @fdny The Christopher J. Prescott Medal is being awarded to EMT Mitchell Tarnapolsky and EMT Amber Black of Station 43.
On July 6, 2024, the FDNY EMS Summer Beach Gators responded to a drowning incident off Coney Island’s West 23rd Street. EMT Tarnapolsky, a former New York City lifeguard, spotted two swimmers struggling far offshore—one visibly going under. EMT Tarnapolsky immediately entered the water and swam to rescue them.
His partner, EMT Amber Black, provided radio coordination and maintained visual oversight of the rescue, while EMTs from another unit entered the surf to assist.
EMT Tarnapolsky successfully made contact with the swimmers and immediately took hold of and supported the intermittently submerging swimmer.
EMT Tarnapolsky then gave verbal direction to the second swimmer to hold onto the legs of the secured swimmer and, while supporting both swimmers, began making his way to the shoreline.
The swift and selfless efforts of these EMTs ensured the safe recovery of two lives.
Posted @withregram • @fdny On the afternoon of February 23, 2024, Ladder 28 arrived first due to a six-story building in Manhattan. Hearing reports of people trapped at the top-floor windows, Firefighter Michael Kotzo of Ladder Company 28 climbed the aerial to the roof, anticipating the necessity of a lifesaving rope rescue.
Firefighter Jason Lopez was already on the roof and he and Firefighter Kotzo set up the rope to rescue people trapped at windows. Firefighter Kotzo lowered Lopez to rescue the first victim, successfully lowering both of them and bringing the first victim to safety.
Kotzo spotted another victim clinging to an adjacent window and determined that the victim’s only chance of survival was to reuse the rope a second time. Attaching himself, Firefighter Kotzo descended to the window. As the victim struggled to hold on, Firefighter Kotzo supported the full weight of the person with his arms during the descent.
Firefighter Michael Kotzo was instrumental in two of the three lifesaving rope rescues that happened at this fire.
On Wednesday, Kotzo will receive the Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci Jr. Medal and the NYS Honorary Fire Chiefs Association Medal at our annual Medal Day ceremony.
Posted @withregram • @fdny On January 13, 2024, just after 2 a.m., Battalion Chief Robert Wind and Ladder 125 responded to a private dwelling in Queens with reports of a child trapped inside.
Without a charged hose line and fire rolling across the ceiling, Chief Wind crawled past the main body of fire toward the front bedrooms. With zero visibility, Captain Wind began an aggressive search of the bedroom, located a bunk bed and immediately searched both the top and bottom bunks. With no child in hand and conditions deteriorating, Captain Wind laid down on his stomach and swept his hands under the bed, finding the child.
He shielded the girl with his body and carried her through the fire conditions to the stairs. There, he passed her to other members, who brought her to EMS for treatment. Thanks to his courage and determination, the child made a full recovery.
Chief Wind was Captain of Ladder 125 at the time of the incident.
He will receive the Emily Trevor/ Mary B. Warren on Wednesday at our annual Medal Day Ceremony.
