Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons — a 24-year veteran who joined the FDNY a few months before 9/11—  was named Deputy Chief ...

"There’s no doubt that the cars that were parked on the hydrants have slowed down our members from engaging in firefighting tactics,” said FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said. A 37-year-old ...

The 15-year-old’s leg was pierced by one spike when the FDNY reached the scene around 3 p.m. and began cutting around the low fence to free the teen and rush him to the hospital, officials said ...

Another retired firefighter who answered duty’s call during the city’s darkest hour has died of 9/11-related illnesses, according to the FDNY. Thomas Dunn, a former member of Engine Company ...

(Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News) “They were able to engage, but for two parked cars on hydrants,” FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker told reporters Sunday. ‘I’m begging New Yorkers ...

The flames broke out around 9:00 Wednesday night. Overhead pictures that FDNY shared show a clear picture of what firefighters were up against. Fire officials says the blaze was aggressive and had ...

Thomas served the FDNY with honor and dedication, answering the call when his city needed him most. 'His family has already endured great loss, as his brother, FF Jimmy Dunn of L114, passed away ...

You’d better be ready to sweat. Before even dreaming about stepping into the FDNY Fire Cadet Academy, you’ve got to prove you’ve got the strength, stamina and grit to pass the Candidate Phys ...

Multiple reports poured into the FDNY on Friday of people trapped in a blaze at 267 Ada Drive, a semi-attached home near Farragut Avenue, at approximately 3:45 p.m., FDNY Deputy Chief John Russell ...

Capt. Anthony Harper of Engine 163 was the first firefighter to respond to multiple reports of trapped individuals in a blaze at 267 Ada Drive in Graniteville around 3:45 p.m. Friday, FDNY Deputy ...