FDNY on Instagram: "October marks the beginning of brush fire season here in the City. Dry and windy conditions help fuel these fires, which can spread quickly. Here’s what you can do to help keep brush fires to a minimum. ❗️Avoid outdoor cooking: campfires, bonfires and any open flames. ❗️Dispose of cigarette butts properly. Never throw them out the window or toss them on the ground. ❗️While walking through City parks, stay on designated trails. This helps protect surrounding vegetation and dec

FDNY on Instagram: "Just after 8:00 Wednesday morning, FDNY members responded to reports of an explosion at 207 Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. Units arrived at a collapsed structure attached to the building. There are no reported injuries. “We responded in less than four minutes. Numerous FDNY and EMS units responded to the scene. We ran our dogs over the pile of bricks which is the structure that collapsed. It is a ventilation shaft connected to the boiler. We believe that’s where the explosion

FDNY on Instagram: "Ian Montesi is one of 344 Probationary Firefighters to graduate from the Fire Academy on Thursday. His father, Michael Montesi, made the Supreme Sacrifice on September 11. Montesi says he is proud to continue his father’s legacy in the FDNY."

FDNY on Instagram: "In June, Lieutenant Kevin Travis went into cardiac arrest and was unresponsive during a routine training at the Fire Academy. Members rushed to his side and began CPR, while others called for backup. Paramedics Veronica Cruz and Nyla Page, are assigned to the Fire Academy, immediately responded, supplementing pre-hospital care with advanced life support. After shocking the Lieutenant’s heart, his pulse returned, and life was restored. Monday, Travis reunited with the Paramedi

FDNY on Instagram: "On Friday, our newest class of Probationary Firefighters visited the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. It’s a tradition we do with each class to uphold our promise to #NeverForget."