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 […]