FDNY chief of EMS being probed by NYC possibly over wife’s promotion, drunk-driving arrest: sources
Officials at the FDNY claim EMS Chief Michael Fields is the subject of an “inquiry,” but did not disclose what sparked the ...
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‘Brooklyn’s Bravest’: Rescue Company 2 marks 100 years of service
The FDNY’s elite Rescue Company 2 celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday. Established in 1925, the unit — nicknamed ...
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FDNY Crews Make Dramatic Rescue 78 Stories above Sidewalk
“The scaffolding was swinging around and had slammed into the building,” FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Trahan told reporters at the scene. “A window was blown out and there was glass everywher ...
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FDNY celebrates its first female deputy chief
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the New York City Fire Department's first female deputy chief. Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, was promoted from battalion chief to deputy chief.
Bronx fire rips through row of businesses on Jerome Ave. FDNY issues another summons for parking at hydrant.
A fire in the Bronx ripped through a row of nearly a dozen businesses Thursday morning on Jerome Ave. in Morris Heights.
Window washers dangle from broken scaffolding at NYC high-rise before daring rescue
Firefighters raced to rescue two window washers trapped on broken scaffolding blowing in the wind on the side of a high-rise building in Manhattan’s Columbus Circle Friday morning. First responders ...
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Ocean Hill's Storied Rescue Company 2 Marks 100 Years of Service
The FDNY’s elite Rescue Company 2 celebrated its 100th ... Today, it operates from 1815 Sterling Place in Ocean Hill. Chief Freddie Gallagher founded rescue Company 2 with a singular mission: to get ...
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Two NYC window washers go for wild ride 78 stories up before being rescued by FDNY
New York City Fire Department (FDNY) deputy chief Michael Trahan said crews responded ... crews were able to secure the scaffolding before working to rescue the two occupants.
2 Workers Rescued from Scaffolding Hanging Off of High-Rise Building’s 78th Floor as Glass Was ‘Raining’ Down on Street
Two workers have been rescued after getting stranded on scaffolding that was hanging off of a New York City’s high-rise building’s 78th floor on Feb. 28, according to the New York City Fire Department ...
Two window washers rescued from ‘spinning’ scaffolding in New York City
Firefighters arrived at around 9:45 a.m. to rescue the window washers ... Pedestrians walking by,” said FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Traha. Just a very dangerous scenario all around. Firefighters were ...
2 window washers rescued after rigging swings out of control outside NYC high-rise
Crews had to break windows 78 floors above street level to help get the workers off the scaffolding and pull them to safety.
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Window washers dangle from broken scaffolding at NYC high-rise before daring rescue
FDNY’s Deputy Chief Michael Trahan said during a news conference Friday. Firefighters raced to rescue two window washers trapped on broken scaffolding blowing in the wind on the side of a high ...