The number of New Yorkers killed in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries dropped significantly last year, according to the FDNY. Six people died in 2024, compared to 18 deaths in 2023 — a 67% ...

The oldest living retired member of the FDNY who served the streets of Brooklyn for nearly three decades has died at the age of 103 — just one month shy of his next milestone birthday ...

A group of FDNY fire chiefs toured the devastation left behind by the Los Angeles wildfires last week; learning valuable lessons on fighting and preventing brush fires in New York City.

A second ex-FDNY chief copped a plea Wednesday in a nearly $200,000 pay-to-play bribery scheme that fast-tracked fire inspections across the Big Apple. Anthony Saccavino, 59, copped to a bribery ...

As New York City ushered in its long-awaited congestion pricing plan, the FDNY sounded the alarm over what it calls a looming public safety crisis — one they warn could mean slower response ...

Verizon Communications, Inc. NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Frontline today announced the completion of a communications upgrade for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY ...

FDNY union leaders are fighting back against the Big Apple's new congestion pricing, warning the toll will negatively impact response times, leaving residents and first responders to deal with ...

The fire was reported at 7:18 a.m. at 203 Targee St. between Broad and Young streets, according to a spokesman for the FDNY/EMS. An FDNY member whose condition was not disclosed was transported to ...

The flames spread after the tenants of the apartment where the fire started left the door open, FDNY officials said. Three people, including a baby and a 4-year-old boy, were left clinging to life ...

But on Sunday night, the FDNY and NYPD battled it out on the hardwood at Barclays Center. The annual basketball game between the two departments featured friendly but fierce competition ...