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 ...
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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 ...
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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Fire breaks out at Queens e-bike shop
The FDNY received a call at 1:50 a.m. about a fire at the shop at Gates and Cypress avenues in Ridgewood. No injuries were reported, and the fire was brought under control around 2:45 a.m.
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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.
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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.
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 ...
NYC Council member proposes stricter penalties for people who park at hydrants
Firefighting efforts were impacted by people parking at fire hydrants in two separate incidents in New York City this week, ...
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 ...