On Aug. 2, 1978, a fire at a Brooklyn Waldbaum’s supermarket claimed the lives of six firefighters. Twelve firefighters who were working on the roof plunged into the seat of the fire when the roof suddenly collapsed 32 minutes after…
The Firefighters Podcast #281 – Mickey Farrell Top Floor Tactics & FDNY
Mickey Farrell is a Lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department, a third-generation firefighter with 29 years of experience, the last 23 years being with the FDNY. Mickey is also a team instructor at the New York City Fire…
Alexander’s brush with 911 Firefighters
The bravery and courage of the 343 New York City Firemen and Women who lost their lives in the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers 911 attacks have been immortalised in a unique new exhibition by Newcastle and Glasgow based artist…
Mayor Adams and Acting Commissioner Kavanagh announce the death of Firefighter Timothy Klein
Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh today announced the death of Firefighter Timothy Klein, 31, a six-year veteran of the Department. On Sunday, 24 April, Firefighter Klein was trapped under a ceiling collapse and critically injured while…
Mayor Adams and Acting Commissioner Kavanagh Announce the death of Firefighter Jesse Gerhard
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh today announced the death of Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, 33, a seven-year veteran of the Department. On Wednesday, 16 February Firefighter Gerhard suffered a medical episode while on-duty in…
Bronx apartment fire and Grenfell: Fire Brigades Union offers to coordinate with US on safety
The Fire Brigades Union has written to US counterparts to offer to work together on building safety campaigning in light of the Bronx apartment fire and the Grenfell Tower disaster. The deadly fire, which took place on 9 of January,…
After decades of service to New Yorkers, fire commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announces retirement
Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro has announced his retirement from the FDNY, effective on 16 February 2022. Commissioner Nigro is the fourth longest serving Fire Commissioner in FDNY history, and one of only six individuals…
FDNY adds 25 names to Memorial Wall for deaths related to World Trade Center illnesses
The FDNY added the names of 25 members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall at an outdoor ceremony held…
Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro appoints Thomas J. Richardson as Chief of Department and John J. Hodgens as Chief of Fire Operations
Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro today appointed Thomas J. Richardson as Chief of Department, the highest-ranking uniformed position in the FDNY, and John J. Hodgens as Chief of Fire Operations. Tom Richardson has served our city with valour for four…
Fire Marshals make arrest for series of arson fires in Manhattan
Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announced today that Fire Marshals have arrested Patrick Glynn, 49, for an arson and vandalism spree on 2 June 2021 that damaged numerous commercial and residential properties in Manhattan. ‘Arson is extremely reckless and shows…