The Bureau of Fire Investigation (BFI) has greatly improved its operations during the past 12 years by leveraging technology to enhance how it conducts fire investigations. Additionally, the Bureau has become more compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921, the internationally accepted guide for fire investigators. Training has been enhanced through a curriculum review […]
In the summer of 2014, the FDNY Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness (CTDP) will mark its 10th anniversary. In those 10 years, the Center has gone from a conceptual model, to its current status as a lead innovator in homeland security intelligence, large-scale exercise design, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) policy and technological advancement. […]
Recently, FDNY’s Bureau of Communications has been involved with various projects and incentives to advance emergency operations and support infrastructure, leading to a robust “future ready state,” one that for years to come will be capable of meeting the increasing needs of New York City’s public safety services. The FDNY worked very closely with the […]
FDNY EMS manages the City-wide EMS system, comprised of both FDNY ambulances and ambulances operated either directly by private hospitals (also known as “voluntary” hospitals) or for private hospitals by (third party) private ambulance providers. EMS has five Divisions, corresponding to the five boroughs of the City, each with a Division Commander supported by EMS […]
Following the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, the McKinsey report, Increasing FDNY’s Preparedness, recommended FDNY create an Incident Management Team (IMT), similar to the National IMT that supported FDNY at the World Trade Center. The FDNY IMT would focus on urban terrorism and disaster. The process of creating and maintaining an IMT started in 2003 […]
Many significant enhancements have been made to all three components–Haz-Mat Operations, Marine Operations and Rescue Operations–of the Special Operations Command (SOC) since 9/11. These new initiatives and enhancements, plus new equipment and technologies, improve FDNY’s ability to respond not only to a terrorist attack, but to the everyday technical rescue, haz-mat and marine incidents. The […]
In the aftermath of 9/11, every FDNY Bureau and unit was impacted in some way. Changes were made to strategies and tactics to address terrorist events, an emergency with which the FDNY had little experience. Because the Department lost 343 members, Safety took on even more importance. Listed below are some of the program and […]
Chief of Department Edward S. Kilduff stated, “Since September 11th, 2001, training is the foundation for our success.” FDNY’s preparedness and readiness to address any situation we are called upon to manage is a result of the daily training and critiques that occur during each tour. Members hone their rappelling skills off the side of […]
The Bureau of Fire Investigation (BFI) has greatly improved its operations during the past 12 years by leveraging technology to enhance how it conducts fire investigations. Additionally, the Bureau has become more compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 921, the internationally accepted guide for fire investigators. Training has been enhanced through a curriculum review […]
In the summer of 2014, the FDNY Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness (CTDP) will mark its 10th anniversary. In those 10 years, the Center has gone from a conceptual model, to its current status as a lead innovator in homeland security intelligence, large-scale exercise design, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) policy and technological advancement. […]
Recently, FDNY’s Bureau of Communications has been involved with various projects and incentives to advance emergency operations and support infrastructure, leading to a robust “future ready state,” one that for years to come will be capable of meeting the increasing needs of New York City’s public safety services. The FDNY worked very closely with the […]
FDNY EMS manages the City-wide EMS system, comprised of both FDNY ambulances and ambulances operated either directly by private hospitals (also known as “voluntary” hospitals) or for private hospitals by (third party) private ambulance providers. EMS has five Divisions, corresponding to the five boroughs of the City, each with a Division Commander supported by EMS […]
Following the World Trade Center terrorist attacks, the McKinsey report, Increasing FDNY’s Preparedness, recommended FDNY create an Incident Management Team (IMT), similar to the National IMT that supported FDNY at the World Trade Center. The FDNY IMT would focus on urban terrorism and disaster. The process of creating and maintaining an IMT started in 2003 […]
Many significant enhancements have been made to all three components–Haz-Mat Operations, Marine Operations and Rescue Operations–of the Special Operations Command (SOC) since 9/11. These new initiatives and enhancements, plus new equipment and technologies, improve FDNY’s ability to respond not only to a terrorist attack, but to the everyday technical rescue, haz-mat and marine incidents. The […]
In the aftermath of 9/11, every FDNY Bureau and unit was impacted in some way. Changes were made to strategies and tactics to address terrorist events, an emergency with which the FDNY had little experience. Because the Department lost 343 members, Safety took on even more importance. Listed below are some of the program and […]
Chief of Department Edward S. Kilduff stated, “Since September 11th, 2001, training is the foundation for our success.” FDNY’s preparedness and readiness to address any situation we are called upon to manage is a result of the daily training and critiques that occur during each tour. Members hone their rappelling skills off the side of […]
