FDNY Women

August 18, 2022

Meet Event Coordinator Petrena Freemantle

“I love working for the FDNY, especially in the Recruitment unit, as I get to interact with candidates and prospective candidates. I, along with my colleagues, […]
March 31, 2022

Firefighter Hopefuls Train With New York’s Bravest Women

On this last day of Women’s History Month, check out scenes from today’s Mobile Academy Event for Exam #7001 Candidates at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn. New […]
December 2, 2021

Deputy Chief Inspectors Thomas and Rogers Make Department History

Shout-out to newly promoted FDNY Deputy Chief Inspectors Chinelle Thomas and Emanuela Rogers, who recently made history in our Department by advancing to their current rank. […]
May 6, 2021

Former Proby of the Month Spotlight: Firefighter Vanessa Schoening

On this Throwback Thursday, we’re catching up with former Proby of the Month Ladder 9 Firefighter Vanessa Schoening. Since being featured on Join FDNY in 2014, […]
April 26, 2021

EMT Natalie Apollon Serves Proudly in City South

Meet Emergency Medical Technician Natalie Apollon who serves in Brooklyn. Apollon joined the FDNY in June 2017 and currently works as a Chief’s Aide to Deputy […]
March 22, 2021

Exam #7001 Candidates: Keep Training, It’s Worth the Wait

Although we will not be training together at our Women’s History Month Event at our Fire Academy this year, we want all of our aspiring FDNY […]
March 8, 2021

Meet the Women of the FDNY EMS Pipes and Drums Band

On this International Women’s Day, the spotlight is on the women of the FDNY EMS Pipes and Drums Band. In January, these talented women, along with […]
February 24, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: A Spotlight on Firefighter Melissa Bennett

Our celebration of Black History Month continues with a spotlight on Squad 8 Firefighter Melissa Bennett, one of the highly-trained first responders in our Special Operations […]
February 8, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: A Spotlight on Firefighter Jackie-Michelle Martinez

Join the FDNY throughout the next few weeks in celebrating Black History Month. As part of our recognition, we’re paying tribute to our members who continue […]