Firefighter

March 8, 2023

Sarina Olmo Makes History as Second Latina Fire Lieutenant

On this International Women’s Day, a tip of the helmet goes to Lieutenant Sarina Olmo for making history on Feb. 7 when she was promoted to […]
March 6, 2023

Exam #7001 Candidates: Learn a Few Tips from Proby Firefighter Tyrin Torres

Exam #7001 Candidates: This past January, Probationary Firefighter Tyrin Torres was named as the recipient of the Physical Fitness Award for Probationary Firefighter Class 2 of […]
February 28, 2023

The Join FDNY Podcast is the New Way to Connect with Our Members

The Join FDNY Podcast is the new way to learn about working for the largest municipal fire department in the country. Each month, our members will […]
February 24, 2023

Join FDNY Podcast Episode 2: ‘It’s not really a job … it’s a way of life’

“It’s not really a job … it’s a way of life,” explained FDNY Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Kwame Cooper while discussing careers in the […]
February 10, 2023

FDNY Bravest Football Players Weigh-In on Super Bowl LVII

As we join the world in getting ready for Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, we stopped by Bayside yesterday to chat with members of FDNY […]
February 6, 2023

Exam #7001 Candidates: There are Now Three Ways to Practice the Stairmill

Exam #7001 Candidates: If you are currently completing processing, remember there are now three ways you can train on the Stairmill to properly prepare for your […]
February 1, 2023

Celebrating Black History Month: A Spotlight on Firefighter Belvon Koranteng

Today, as we begin our recognition of Black History Month, meet Engine 295 Firefighter Belvon Koranteng. This past November, the Jackson Heights native helped to rescue […]
January 30, 2023

Join FDNY Podcast Episode 1: ‘This is a really special place’

“This is a really special place,” explained Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to hosts Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons and Captain Andrew Brown. “That’s not just a talking point. […]
January 27, 2023

Probationary Firefighter Class 2 of 2022 Graduates from the Academy

Today, Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presided at the graduation ceremony for 288 Probationary Firefighters at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. “Twenty-four hours a day, our […]