Whosoever saves a single life saves an entire universe.–taken from the Talmudic Tractate Sanhedrin 4:5, as referenced/verified by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, FDNY Chaplain. Initial response On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 2033 hours, units were assigned to respond to Manhattan Box 1233 (a medical emergency; male buried in mud at a construction site) at the […]
In recent years, the importance of ventilation at “modern-age” fires has been stressed on FDNY members and the seriousness of this factor cannot be taken lightly. Although controlling the door and wisely venting windows have been drilled into all members since basic fire behavior lessons in Probie School, Firefighters now have the foresight from experience […]
While conducting building inspection safety program (BISP), members of Ladder 156 inspected a seven-story, fireproof multiple dwelling. The building was newly constructed. Inspection started on the seventh floor. Members observed an elevator in the middle of a small hallway that served two apartments per floor. Additionally, the building’s two staircases were both being used by […]
The Williamsburg section of Brooklyn has undergone an astounding transformation in recent years with new buildings appearing on every corner almost overnight. This area has one of the highest concentrations of buildings under Construction, Demolition and Abatement (CDA) in the 11th Division. While the old are making way for the new, a large portion of […]
Post-9/11, FDNY has taken broad steps to advance public safety through the use of technology. Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano has stressed that smart investments in technology can save lives. At a recent meeting of the Honorary Fire Officers Association at the Fire Academy on Randall’s Island, both Commissioner Cassano and Chief of Department Edward […]
Since the 9/11 attacks, serious incidents and fires–coupled with the subsequent recommendations from studies and Task Forces, resulting in changes to the Building and Fire Codes–the Bureau of Fire Prevention has developed a number of new initiatives. The newly created Emergency Planning and Preparedness Section includes the Emergency Action, Fire Safety and Fire Protection Plan […]
The Bureau of Fleet Services (BFS) was instrumental in FDNY’s recovery from 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. The Department continues to move forward with Fleet Services facilitating that progress. BFS has a staff of 229, operates two primary (46-67 34th Street and 30-30 Review Avenue in Long Island City, Queens) and three satellite (Building 6 at […]
Since 2002, the Department’s facility portfolio has been a primary player in rebuilding the FDNY. While the Bureau of Facilities Management (BFM) continued normal operations, dramatic work was performed to address new priorities brought on by 9/11. The Marine 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 10, 2012. A “green” building, this new firehouse boasts […]
Whosoever saves a single life saves an entire universe.–taken from the Talmudic Tractate Sanhedrin 4:5, as referenced/verified by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, FDNY Chaplain. Initial response On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 2033 hours, units were assigned to respond to Manhattan Box 1233 (a medical emergency; male buried in mud at a construction site) at the […]
In recent years, the importance of ventilation at “modern-age” fires has been stressed on FDNY members and the seriousness of this factor cannot be taken lightly. Although controlling the door and wisely venting windows have been drilled into all members since basic fire behavior lessons in Probie School, Firefighters now have the foresight from experience […]
While conducting building inspection safety program (BISP), members of Ladder 156 inspected a seven-story, fireproof multiple dwelling. The building was newly constructed. Inspection started on the seventh floor. Members observed an elevator in the middle of a small hallway that served two apartments per floor. Additionally, the building’s two staircases were both being used by […]
The Williamsburg section of Brooklyn has undergone an astounding transformation in recent years with new buildings appearing on every corner almost overnight. This area has one of the highest concentrations of buildings under Construction, Demolition and Abatement (CDA) in the 11th Division. While the old are making way for the new, a large portion of […]
Post-9/11, FDNY has taken broad steps to advance public safety through the use of technology. Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano has stressed that smart investments in technology can save lives. At a recent meeting of the Honorary Fire Officers Association at the Fire Academy on Randall’s Island, both Commissioner Cassano and Chief of Department Edward […]
Since the 9/11 attacks, serious incidents and fires–coupled with the subsequent recommendations from studies and Task Forces, resulting in changes to the Building and Fire Codes–the Bureau of Fire Prevention has developed a number of new initiatives. The newly created Emergency Planning and Preparedness Section includes the Emergency Action, Fire Safety and Fire Protection Plan […]
The Bureau of Fleet Services (BFS) was instrumental in FDNY’s recovery from 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. The Department continues to move forward with Fleet Services facilitating that progress. BFS has a staff of 229, operates two primary (46-67 34th Street and 30-30 Review Avenue in Long Island City, Queens) and three satellite (Building 6 at […]
Since 2002, the Department’s facility portfolio has been a primary player in rebuilding the FDNY. While the Bureau of Facilities Management (BFM) continued normal operations, dramatic work was performed to address new priorities brought on by 9/11. The Marine 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on May 10, 2012. A “green” building, this new firehouse boasts […]
