It's that time of year again where we join those near and far to say thank you to all of the hard working, brave and selfless fathers in the #FDNY. In celebration of this special day, you also get to meet #EMS Deputy Assistant Chief Michael Fields and his son #EMT Michael Fields Jr., as well as #Firefighter dad Alfred Francis and his son #Firefighter Amir Francis.  
  
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Posted @withregram • @fdny On Friday, June 18, seven new #FDNY Rescue Paramedics completed the FDNY Rescue Paramedic Training Program. These specially trained members have been assigned to Rescue Units throughout the city capable of bringing advanced pre-hospital care to any civilian or member of service in a precarious position while extrication procedures take place. FDNY Lieutenant Vincent Fanelli, Training Officer for Haz-Tac Battalion, says, "We would like to congratulate the recent graduates of the FDNY EMS Rescue Medic School. The FDNY Rescue Medics have undergone a vigorous training program consisting of 200 hours with FDNY Technical Rescue School and 120 hours of Hazardous Materials Medical Technician with FDNY EMS Haz-Tac. The FDNY currently has an elite group of 80 Rescue Medics trained to medically manage patients involved in a building collapse, trench rescue, confined space, forward treatment areas in high-rise fires and other difficult assignments. At hazardous materials incidents Rescue Medics and Haz-Tac members are trained to operate side by side with members of Hazmat Company 1 and medically manage patients who have been exposed to hazardous materials. During the summer months the Rescue Medics can often be found on the FDNY Marine units assisting them on any medical emergencies on the water way." ...

Posted @withregram • @fdny #FDNY Probationary EMTs participate in Wednesday’s Spirit Run. ...

Posted @withregram • @fdny On Thursday, June 17, #FDNY members attended a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Father’s Day Fire, followed by a Mass at St. Sebastian’s Roman Catholic Church in Queens. FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said, “Twenty years ago, today, these three men were working here in Queens on Father’s Day, a special day for any family, but in a Department where so many have followed their fathers into our ranks, it had always held extra special meaning. And that special day, that day of happiness and celebration was forever changed in an instant when a fire in a hardware store on this block led to an explosion that took three wonderful people from all of us. It was a day that broke all our hearts, with eight children suddenly left without their beloved father. They left an indelible impact on their companies and on every Firefighter lucky enough to have worked with them. Their firehouses have upheld the greatest tradition of our Department, caring for the families of members who have made the Supreme Sacrifice, and for that I thank and applaud them. You continue to make them, and all of us proud. Today, is about honoring Harry, Brian, and John for the way in which they lived their lives, brave and heroic, lives of service and dedication. Know that you and your families are forever in our hearts. God bless the Ford, Downing and Fahey families, and may God continue to bless the FDNY.” FDNY Acting Chief of Department Thomas Richardson said, "They were husbands, fathers, sons, and New York City Firefighters. They died on Father's Day, a day that is usually a celebration of fatherhood and the important role that fathers play in society. Instead their families suffered tragedy and the FDNY suffered a very sad loss. I am sure that being dads was their favorite role. We will continue to make sure that their story is told to honor their sacrifice. The laying of the wreath today is a symbol of remembrance and a reminder to those who pass this location that three hero New York City Firefighters gave their lives serving in a most noble and selfless profession." ...