The September 11, 2001, World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attack claimed the lives of 2753 people, including 343 FDNY members and caused the complete collapse of three buildings (Towers 1 and 2, along with 7 WTC). Irreparable damage occurred to a number of buildings that later were demolished (the 22-story 3 WTC–Marriott Hotel; nine-story WTC […]
To fully understand the evolution of FDNY Marine Operations, one must look at a snapshot of the past, present and future challenges faced within the New York City Port community. History has shown that great cities were built on accessible harbors, to easily move goods to support the local economies. Years ago, these products were […]
In the past 10 years, the landscape of the first responders’ environment has changed dramatically within New York City. After 9/11, the FDNY leadership recognized that broad organizational change was necessary for the Department to adapt its response operations to unpredictable all-hazards threats. The Bureau of EMS has significantly progressed in its operational readiness to […]
Throughout its illustrious 146-year history, the FDNY has been known for excellence in protecting lives and property. The Department sets the highest standards for emergency response, training, fire prevention and pre-hospital care. While the Department has had no peer in the field of urban emergency response, it achieved this level of service without ever having […]
Ten years after the dramatic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the images and memories are still real. Many FDNY members can recall exactly what they were doing that fateful day, who they were with and what they were thinking as two planes crashed into the World Trade Center. These events highlight the exceptionally fast […]
One truism came to the forefront in the wake of 9/11–The FDNY no longer is just a fire department. In addition to merging with EMS in 1996, FDNY now is the first line of defense against terrorism, as well as natural disasters. As part of FDNY’s core competencies, EMS has enhanced our response to terrorism. […]
Is the FDNY prepared to handle a large-scale incident, such as a terrorist attack or a natural disaster? I would argue that today, the FDNY is better trained, better equipped and more capable than ever. Since September 11, 2001, this Department has exhibited resilience, dedication, commitment and bravery to honor the memory of those lost […]
The tragic losses on September 11, 2001, included several top leaders in the Department, such as First Deputy Commissioner William M. Feehan, Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci, Jr., and Assistant Chiefs Donald J. Burns and Gerard A. Barbara. The gap created by losing so much continuity and institutional knowledge was staggering. Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta […]
The September 11, 2001, World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attack claimed the lives of 2753 people, including 343 FDNY members and caused the complete collapse of three buildings (Towers 1 and 2, along with 7 WTC). Irreparable damage occurred to a number of buildings that later were demolished (the 22-story 3 WTC–Marriott Hotel; nine-story WTC […]
To fully understand the evolution of FDNY Marine Operations, one must look at a snapshot of the past, present and future challenges faced within the New York City Port community. History has shown that great cities were built on accessible harbors, to easily move goods to support the local economies. Years ago, these products were […]
In the past 10 years, the landscape of the first responders’ environment has changed dramatically within New York City. After 9/11, the FDNY leadership recognized that broad organizational change was necessary for the Department to adapt its response operations to unpredictable all-hazards threats. The Bureau of EMS has significantly progressed in its operational readiness to […]
Throughout its illustrious 146-year history, the FDNY has been known for excellence in protecting lives and property. The Department sets the highest standards for emergency response, training, fire prevention and pre-hospital care. While the Department has had no peer in the field of urban emergency response, it achieved this level of service without ever having […]
Ten years after the dramatic terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the images and memories are still real. Many FDNY members can recall exactly what they were doing that fateful day, who they were with and what they were thinking as two planes crashed into the World Trade Center. These events highlight the exceptionally fast […]
One truism came to the forefront in the wake of 9/11–The FDNY no longer is just a fire department. In addition to merging with EMS in 1996, FDNY now is the first line of defense against terrorism, as well as natural disasters. As part of FDNY’s core competencies, EMS has enhanced our response to terrorism. […]
Is the FDNY prepared to handle a large-scale incident, such as a terrorist attack or a natural disaster? I would argue that today, the FDNY is better trained, better equipped and more capable than ever. Since September 11, 2001, this Department has exhibited resilience, dedication, commitment and bravery to honor the memory of those lost […]
The tragic losses on September 11, 2001, included several top leaders in the Department, such as First Deputy Commissioner William M. Feehan, Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci, Jr., and Assistant Chiefs Donald J. Burns and Gerard A. Barbara. The gap created by losing so much continuity and institutional knowledge was staggering. Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta […]
