First ever female FDNY Deputy Chief promoted at ‘glass ceiling- shattering’ ceremony
She’s puts the “blaze” in trailblazer! The first female FDNY Deputy Chief ever was promoted Friday, as top brass hailed her ...
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Queens group demands stricter parking enforcement after cars blocked hydrants at fatal fire
A community group in Ozone Park is calling for reforms after the FDNY said firefighters’ response to a deadly blaze was ...
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24-year veteran of FDNY promoted to first-ever female deputy chief
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, will be promoted to deputy chief during a ceremony on Friday.
FDNY firefighters rescue teen who was impaled by wrought iron fence in Queens
Firefighters jumped into action to rescue a teen boy’s life after he was impaled by a wrought iron fence while horsing around ...
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Queens residents angry, fearful over blocked fire hydrants
Residents of Ozone Park, Queens, are demanding action as cars in the neighborhood continue to park in front of fire hydrants.
FDNY firefighter promoted to deputy chief is first woman to hold the rank in department history
FDNY officer Michele Fitzsimmons, who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become ...
15-year-old boy gets his leg impaled on fence in Queens: FDNY
First responders used bandages to wrap the fence to the teen's leg, and then onto the backboard, the FDNY said. Officials ...
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Queens Community Group Urges Tighter Parking Rules After Blocked Hydrants Aggravate Deadly Brooklyn Fire
Queens group urges stronger parking enforcement after a fatal Brooklyn fire was worsened by cars blocking hydrants.
Father says FDNY units were nearby when his son went into cardiac arrest. Why didn't they respond?
A young man who went into cardiac arrest in the Bronx died at the hospital after waiting nearly 20 minutes for paramedics. After his death, his father discovered multiple available units had been ...