New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
!['Today, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro presided over the graduation of 29 Emergency Medical Technicians at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn. Over the last 12 months, these new EMTs have already served as FDNY Emergency Medical Dispatchers, answering thousands of emergency medical calls and dispatching FDNY resources throughout New York City. Seven of today’s graduates also attended the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety in Brooklyn, which they graduated from in 2013. See more photos from today’s ceremony at http://ow.ly/WInrz [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/1349_10153787044565729_3873373157117405225_n.jpg?oh=396c3e587ffee8e7d5e2163441a275b2&oe=57046938)
!['Safety should be your number one priority no matter how low the temperature dips. NEVER use your kitchen stove or gas range to warm your home. Improper use could cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate, resulting in severe illness and possible death. Only use appliances for their intended purposes. Remember, a working smoke/CO alarm is the single most valuable lifesaving device you can have in your home. New Yorkers can #GetAlarmedNYC and register for FREE smoke/CO alarms and installation by contacting @[84372567650:274:NYC 311]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12494667_10153783612565729_8089785422115081321_n.jpg?oh=67c0fd9c0ecec425efe5788f4ac37477&oe=57448C66)
!['If using a space heater while you brave this week’s freezing temperatures, keep yourself and your family safe by following our #FDNYSmart tips:
•Be sure to keep your space heater at least 3 ft. from bedding, curtains and other materials.
•Avoid using electric space heaters in the bathroom or other areas where they may come in contact with water.
•Never use an extension cord with a space heater, and turn off/unplug the heater when you leave the room.
•Purchase a space heater with a thermostat and automatic shut-off, and make sure it includes the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Mark.
•The use of kerosene or propane space heaters is illegal in New York City, and the use of these types of space heaters poses a high risk of injury or death.
Read more Winter Safety Tips at http://ow.ly/WCEOn [web page]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-0/s200x200/12400520_10153783354145729_1347966453667151810_n.jpg?oh=76c856c2f277981295c0417c681f1674&oe=570FD012)
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Today Mayor Bill de Blasio presented retired FDNY Firefighter Ray Pfeifer with a key to New York City for his tireless work on the reauthorization of the Zadroga Act, which provides healthcare to 9/11 first responders, survivors and recovery workers.
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This is a proud day for New Yorkers and for all Americans.
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“It’s a juvenile red-tailed hawk, under a year old. It has some injuries, its toes are swollen and it has blood on its abdomen. We were very lucky to catch him. He made an attempt to jump off at the last second but he maneuvered the bucket perfectly. Without this equipment we never would have saved him.” FDNY Firefighter and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Robert Horvath describes today’s rescue of a red-tailed hawk on Canal St. in Manhattan. With assistance from Firefighter Greg DeBiase and members of Ladder 1 and Battalion 1, Firefighter Horvath was able to capture the injured animal, who had been sitting on the air conditioner of a third floor apartment for over 24 hours. “He just needs some TLC. We’re going to take good care of him.”
Today’s FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from this day in 1976, at a 5th-alarm fire at Atlantic Ave and Clinton St in Brooklyn. While operating at this incident Firefighter Charles Sanchez from Ladder 131 made the supreme sacrifice. See more photos at http://ow.ly/WMc66
Today, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro presided over the graduation of 29 Emergency Medical Technicians at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn. Over the last 12 months, these new EMTs have already served as FDNY Emergency Medical Dispatchers, answering thousands of emergency medical calls and dispatching FDNY resources throughout New York City. Seven of today’s graduates also attended the FDNY High School for Fire and Life Safety in Brooklyn, which they graduated from in 2013. See more photos from today’s ceremony at http://ow.ly/WInrz [Flickr]
“Seven members from Ladder 20 died on the 35th floor of the North Tower on 9/11. In the days that followed, condolences from around the world arrived. Everyone was knocking on our door. Then one day two Sheriffs from Rochester, New York showed up with a Dalmatian puppy. Her name was Twenty, and she became our mascot and companion. She really helped to build the morale in the years following 9/11. I can’t say enough about what she did to help us. She went on all the runs, she’...
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Safety should be your number one priority no matter how low the temperature dips. NEVER use your kitchen stove or gas range to warm your home. Improper use could cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate, resulting in severe illness and possible death. Only use appliances for their intended purposes. Remember, a working smoke/CO alarm is the single most valuable lifesaving device you can have in your home. New Yorkers can #GetAlarmedNYC and register for FREE smoke/CO alarms and installation by contacting NYC 311
If using a space heater while you brave this week’s freezing temperatures, keep yourself and your family safe by following our #FDNYSmart tips:
•Be sure to keep your space heater at least 3 ft. from bedding, curtains and other materials.
•Avoid using electric space heaters in the bathroom or other areas where they may come in contact with water.
•Never use an extension cord with a space heater, and turn off/unplug the heater when you leave the room....
See More•Avoid using electric space heaters in the bathroom or other areas where they may come in contact with water.
•Never use an extension cord with a space heater, and turn off/unplug the heater when you leave the room....
Happy New Year from the FDNY! We wish you all a safe and healthy 2016!
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