Macy’s Fireworks - FDNY fire boat ready Happy 4th of July | New York City Photos

WATCH: A brief documentary produced by the Fire Department of the City of New York in the aftermath, at what was then, the deadliest day in FDNY history. 12 FDNY Firefighters were killed in the line of duty on October 17, 1966, an incident that has come to be known within the Department as the “23rd Street Fire.” Visit the FDNY Facebook page on Monday, October 17, 2016, at 12:15 pm EST, to watch a live stream of the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony to be held at the scene of the fire on 2

On the FDNY fire front, here's the more radio traffic of tonight's boat/bridge collision and resulting MPI. Excepts from the Manhattan Dispatch channel. Recording run time 00:11:36. Sorry for the hum, limitations of source audio. See prior posting for Brooklyn Dispatch channel traffic. Both clips also posted to youtube.com/legeros. Google for news reports, see also NYC Fire Wire. | Legeros Fire Line

It's Throwback Thursday! In this month's episode of Throwback FDNY, we go back to December 19, 1960, when 3,200 workers were trapped on a burning aircraft carrier at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Flames spread across four decks as some jumped into freezing water while others slid down mooring lines. Most were cornered with fire blocking every exit. This became the FDNY's largest firefighting and rescue operation until 9/11. It took 600 firefighters, an unprecedented 10 alarm response, and 12 hours to

FDNY Marine 6 is operating in New Rochelle for multiple boats on fire. | NYC Fire Wire

The waters surrounding Brooklyn are busy! The members at FDNY Marine 6 who work on the EMS boat call it a "floating emergency room," and they are ready to respond to any call at any time — providing emergency medical care to people on the water. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Across New York City, the FDNY has 22 Surf Rescue Companies stationed along the coast. Members of these companies receive specialized training in water rescues and carry extra equipment designed for emergencies in the water. The FDNY responds to hundreds of water-related emergencies every year, especially during times when lifeguards aren’t on duty. To help protect yourself, always follow safety guidelines when swimming—whether in a pool or along the city’s 520 miles of coastline. Only swim in a