!['On November 10, 2015, #FDNY Lt. Bill Butler gave his bunker coat, which he was wearing when trapped in the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001 to U.S. Navy sailors from the @[113468238587:274:USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)]. The USS New York (LPD 21) sailors stopped by Engine 48, Ladder 56 and Division 7 in the Bronx as part of their visit to NYC for Veterans Week. See more photos from their visit by clicking here: http://ow.ly/UCr9U [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12219445_10153677796615729_1924255195092736452_n.jpg?oh=55ea910eb8214d9431f12bc315156e73&oe=56B3261B)
!['On November 11, 2015, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro marched with #FDNY members in New York City’s America’s Parade, honoring veterans and active military. View this photo and more at http://ow.ly/UzK4N [Flickr]'](https://fbcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-0/s130x130/12246870_10153676570620729_4541815596468569218_n.jpg?oh=ec1ab8b5834c52a7966128be2c407ffd&oe=56AE80C6&__gda__=1455377471_cbdd3a2e46e8a5888ffe773a11c59667)
!['Today’s Throwback Thursday photo is from November 12, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300 headed to the Dominican Republic, crashed after takeoff from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. All 260 people on board, and five people on the ground, were killed. View more photos from this day in #FDNY history at http://ow.ly/UzcdT [Flickr]'](https://fbcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12208832_10153676177090729_2097338651926926892_n.jpg?oh=b026f865dd1fb7320ec7959d142d14bc&oe=56F3597C&__gda__=1458532714_234a229200beac3b916f41a2c6d8cec0)
!['The nights are getting cooler and we must all remember to be #FDNYSmart when heating our homes. ALWAYS turn off and unplug space heaters when you leave a room or go to sleep. When purchasing a space heater, look for heaters with automatic shut-off features, and remember that kerosene and propane space heaters are illegal to use in NYC. For more winter tips, visit http://ow.ly/UuCgI [web page]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12240047_10153673481865729_1734308635729953724_n.jpg?oh=437bb7365df7a35dc8d26e9b6301b310&oe=56F2D658)
!['#FDNY Lt. Bill Butler gives his bunker coat, which he was wearing when trapped in the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, to U.S. Navy sailors from the @[113468238587:274:USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)] . The USS New York (LPD 21) sailors stopped by Engine 48, Ladder 56 and Division 7 in the #Bronx today, as part of their visit to NYC for Veterans Week.'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-0/s200x200/12096133_10153673417635729_724759390553795540_n.jpg?oh=5e85aaddd8843b508d3ec90a13f090ab&oe=56E973D2)
!['On November 5th, the @[182401020492:274:New York City Fire Museum] hosted the Firefighter Cook-Off and Fundraiser, where #FDNY members competed to earn the title of Best FDNY Chef. To view more photos from the event, click http://ow.ly/UqIty [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/p118x90/12193490_10153671856340729_6875990032159261668_n.jpg?oh=bf8e4349d3d3c24074bcc2fda5415d65&oe=56AD4EF5)
!['On November 6, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Chief of Department James E. Leonard presided over a graduation ceremony for 295 Probationary Firefighters in Queens. These Probationary Firefighters will be assigned to firehouses throughout the city, where they will gain field experience under the guidance of senior Firefighters and Officers. To view more images, click http://ow.ly/UqaCC [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12196171_10153671322930729_7947329369483826339_n.jpg?oh=1bfd5fc0b4628b232c031e46b96b434a&oe=56B1119B)
“The entire weight of the cement truck, around 92,000 lbs, was resting on the driver’s arm. All we could see was his hand on the ground, sticking out from the cab. This man was in serious danger of losing a limb or worse,” says FDNY member Lt. Scott Cassese of Ladder 119 in Brooklyn, who responded to the scene of an overturned truck on the #BQE. Joined by members of Engine 211, Engine 207, Ladder 110 and Rescue 2, all worked together quickly and efficiently to free the dri...
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On November 10, 2015, #FDNY Lt. Bill Butler gave his bunker coat, which he was wearing when trapped in the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001 to U.S. Navy sailors from the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21). The USS New York (LPD 21) sailors stopped by Engine 48, Ladder 56 and Division 7 in the Bronx as part of their visit to NYC for Veterans Week. See more photos from their visit by clicking here: http://ow.ly/UCr9U [Flickr]
On November 11, 2015, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro marched with #FDNY members in New York City’s America’s Parade, honoring veterans and active military. View this photo and more at http://ow.ly/UzK4N [Flickr]
Today’s Throwback Thursday photo is from November 12, 2001, when American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300 headed to the Dominican Republic, crashed after takeoff from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. All 260 people on board, and five people on the ground, were killed. View more photos from this day in #FDNY history at http://ow.ly/UzcdT [Flickr]
#FDNY honors those who served this Veterans Day
The nights are getting cooler and we must all remember to be #FDNYSmartwhen heating our homes. ALWAYS turn off and unplug space heaters when you leave a room or go to sleep. When purchasing a space heater, look for heaters with automatic shut-off features, and remember that kerosene and propane space heaters are illegal to use in NYC. For more winter tips, visit http://ow.ly/UuCgI [web page]
#FDNY Lt. Bill Butler gives his bunker coat, which he was wearing when trapped in the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, to U.S. Navy sailors from the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) . The USS New York (LPD 21) sailors stopped by Engine 48, Ladder 56 and Division 7 in the #Bronx today, as part of their visit to NYC for Veterans Week.
On November 5th, the New York City Fire Museum hosted the Firefighter Cook-Off and Fundraiser, where #FDNY members competed to earn the title of Best FDNY Chef. To view more photos from the event, click http://ow.ly/UqIty [Flickr]
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El alcalde Bill de Blasio y el comisionado Daniel A. Nigro encabezaron este viernes la graduación de la nueva clase de bomberos en probatoria junto al comisiona...
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On November 6, 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Chief of Department James E. Leonard presided over a graduation ceremony for 295 Probationary Firefighters in Queens. These Probationary Firefighters will be assigned to firehouses throughout the city, where they will gain field experience under the guidance of senior Firefighters and Officers. To view more images, click http://ow.ly/UqaCC[Flickr]
The legacies of FDNY Captain Timothy Stackpole and Firefighter Carl Asaro, both of whom were killed on September 11, live on through their sons Brendan Stackpole (right) and Matthew Asaro (left). Both FDNY Probationary Firefighters graduated today from the Fire Training Academy. "I feel a sense of pride,” says Probationary Firefighter Stackpole, “This has been a dream of mine since before he passed. I want to carry on the tradition."
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