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At about 2:20 p.m., the FDNY received calls reporting a fire on a barge at a recycling facility at 4251 Boston Road in the Bronx.
Units arrived and encountered heavy fire on the barge. Members used tower ladders, marine units and handlines to extinguish the fire, which was placed under control in about two hours. The Pelham Manor Fire Department assisted the Department by supplying one of the tower ladders with water.
No injuries were reported.
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Promotion days in the FDNY are celebrations of excellence, dedication and heart. Congratulations to our members who were promoted to the ranks of deputy chief and lieutenant on Tuesday at the Fire Academy.
These members are stepping into pivotal chapters of their careers as they take on the honor and responsibility of leadership in the greatest fire department in the world. As leaders, they will manage fires, guide our people and lead the brave men and women under their command.
The ceremony took place at a landmark location in FDNY history. This year, the Department marks 50 years since the first class of probationary firefighters graduated from the Fire Academy on Randall's Island. Half a century of tradition, sacrifice and strength—a legacy that continues with every new generation of FDNY leaders.
Taking the next step in their FDNY careers. 📈
The FDNY on Tuesday promoted members of fire operations during a ceremony at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island. Members were promoted to the ranks of Deputy Chief and Lieutenant.
"Promotion ceremonies are extremely important for our Department, and it's a big change for each of you," Chief of Department John Esposito said. "You now join a long line of FDNY leadership, and you carry on the strong tradition that has been the trademark of this Department for more than 165 years."
The members will be assigned to units across New York City. Congratulations to all!
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The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation held the 2026 FDNY High Rise Symposium Oct. 23-25 in New York City, bringing together fire service professionals from across the United States and the world.
The three-day educational event featured lectures, tours of the Jacob Javits Center and Hudson Yards campus, and tactical and operational demonstrations at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island.
⚠️ Electrical fires can start in an instant.
On Oct. 22, an overloaded power strip failed and caught fire, sparking a 2-alarm fire at a home in the Bronx. More than a dozen people were injured, and multiple homes were destroyed.
✅ Always plug appliances directly into the wall and never into power strips or extension cords.
❌ Never overload your outlets or power strips.
Protect your home and your neighbors. A few simple electrical safety habits can help prevent a fire.
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Saturday was a wonderful day at FDNY Headquarters as we celebrated graduates of the Youth EMS Academy (YEMSA) program!
Over the summer, these dedicated young people gained hands-on experience, built critical skills, and learned what it means to serve their community as future EMTs.
This work matters, and they do, too.
I look forward to seeing many of them continue their journey toward becoming the next generation of FDNY EMTs! 👏
A special delivery brought an unexpected surprise for FDNY EMS members outside Elmhurst Hospital in Queens on Friday night.
On Oct. 23, FDNY Paramedics Michelle Marino and Margot Loth, along with EMT Jesse Mattera, helped welcome a baby boy into the world after an Uber driver alerted Paramedic Marino that a passenger was in distress.
After quickly recognizing the woman was in active labor, the members worked together to safely assist her onto a stretcher, where Paramedic Marino helped deliver the baby boy just steps away from the hospital. Both mother and baby were stabilized before being brought into Elmhurst Hospital for further evaluation.
Our members are always thinking quickly, working together, and dedicated to caring for New Yorkers during life's most unexpected moments.
At about 12:45 p.m. Friday, the FDNY responded to 3408 Wright Avenue in the Bronx for a report of a fire on the first floor of a three-story multiple dwelling with people trapped.
"Units arrived within four minutes and found fire on the top floor," Deputy Assistant Chief Thomas Haughney said. "All four people self-evacuated."
Members stretched five handlines to extinguish the heavy fire on the top floor, which extended to a second building. The fire reached a third-alarm assignment.
Four civilians suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The fire was placed under control in about one hour. The cause remains under investigation by FDNY Fire Marshals.
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.@FDNY Three Alarm Fire: Wright Ave & Tillotson Ave, The Bronx. Expect smoke & traffic delays in the area. People nearby should avoid smoke and close windows. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/1kdbhe2
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Fire safety is a shared responsibility.
On Thursday, I joined Chief of Department John Esposito and other Department members at the 38th Fire and Life Safety Director's Association of Greater New York Symposium in Brooklyn to discuss the importance of communication, preparation and partnership in keeping New Yorkers safe.
Thank you to the FLSDA for its continued partnership and to all fire and life safety directors for the important work they do to protect our city.
🔺 HIGH-ANGLE TECHNICAL RESCUE
At about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, the FDNY responded to 3 World Trade Center in Manhattan, where five people were trapped in an elevator inside a blind shaft near the 32nd floor.
With no direct access to the elevator car, two firefighters—one from Rescue 1 and one from Squad 18—entered the blind shaft at the 47th floor and were lowered approximately 175 feet to reach the trapped occupants. The two firefighters, assisted by members from Engine 10 and Ladder 10, brought one civilian to safety, ascending back up the 175 feet via rope.
After the initial high-angle technical rescue, members were able to gain access to the elevator car by breaching a wall in a bathroom on the 32nd floor and removed the four remaining individuals.
One civilian and two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
This is the specialized training, technical expertise and teamwork FDNY members bring to the most challenging emergencies in New York City.
