JoinFDNY

Look up the word “grit” in the dictionary and you see “courage and resolve,” “strength of character” and synonyms like “spirit, backbone, tenacity” and “endurance.” It […]

There are two parts to the FDNY Firefighter exam. This blog post provides an overview of what you need to know to improve your chances of […]

Understanding how to fight a fire requires knowledge of fire behavior and the chemistry of fire. This includes understanding how fires start, what can fuel a […]

Whether you are a New York City native or have come to live here in recent years, you know that there is a certain sense of […]

Firefighters must often wear a face mask to protect themselves from smoke and other toxins. However, the face mask can also make it harder to breathe. […]

That thought is never far from Danny Chan’s mind whenever he talks about his career as a Firefighter with the FDNY. The sense of responsibility to […]

Jose Prosper was a Firefighter and jet mechanic in the Navy. Once he retired from the military, the decision to join FDNY was an easy one. […]