Firefighter

December 24, 2020

FDNY Vulcans Help to Spread Holiday Cheer

The FDNY Vulcan Society continued its annual holiday outreach this year by partnering with Santa Claus and community organizations around the five boroughs to help celebrate […]
December 22, 2020

Six Probationary Firefighters Graduate from the Academy

On Tuesday, December 22, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro presided over a Probationary Firefighter graduation ceremony for six Probationary Firefighters. This small class is made up […]
October 22, 2020

Staten Island Firefighter Brothers are Proud to Help Save Lives in the City

When you’re already close with your sibling, working in the same career truly makes your bond even stronger. That’s the story of FDNY Firefighters Michael and […]
October 15, 2020

Join Us in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Our Hispanic Heritage Month recognition this year features two first responders who have a special love for New York City and the FDNY. Learn more about […]
September 24, 2020

Time to Catch Up With Retired Firefighter James Tempro

At the age of 91, retired FDNY Firefighter James Tempro noted humbly that he still enjoys helping the Department in any way that he can. “Working […]
September 4, 2020

Meet the Khalids from Ladder 107

On this feel good Friday, we want you to meet Ladder 107 Firefighters Khalid Lewis and Khalid Lee. One is from Brooklyn. One is from Queens. […]
July 20, 2020

A Closer Look at our PaYS Partnership With the U.S. Army

The FDNY and U.S. Army recently signed a partnership agreement in support of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program. The program is designed […]
June 24, 2020

Firefighter Candidates: Stay #FDNYFit

While the postponement is continuing for all FDNY Firefighter processing, it is imperative that Exam #7001 Candidates use their free time to train for the job. […]
May 21, 2020

Michele Fitzsimmons Becomes Second Woman Battalion Chief in FDNY History

“I’m happy that I’ve reached this point in my career doing something that I love. I’ve learned so much from this job and it’s exciting for […]