!['“We do this for the children, it’s all about them,” says FDNY Firefighter Tim Carroll of Ladder 34 in Washington Heights, who along with other members of Engine 84 and Ladder 34’s charity organization, The Lil’ Bravest, donated a custom-built gaming kiosk to @[87235904374:274:Blythedale Children's Hospital]. The kiosk was designed to resemble an authentic ERS box, and is made out of medical grade plastic with wheels attached for easy maneuvering into hospital rooms for children who are unable to leave their beds. There is a television with a PlayStation 4 gaming system on either side of the kiosk, so that two children can play on separate systems when the kiosk is placed between them.
The Lil’ Bravest Inc. was founded to improve the quality of life for children who are hospitalized or being treated for childhood diseases. Their goal is to put a smile on the faces of kids who are going through a very difficult time. They believe that these kids are the true heroes and the funds raised go directly to improving their quality of life. To learn more about this organization, visit @[172804942863101:274:Lil Bravest].'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-0/p118x118/12801558_10154000931620729_7516745981687773169_n.jpg?oh=c9028b7a1e93985356e7c1cd8ee3be71&oe=5777E9FF)
!['On Thursday, March 31, the FDNY recognized the contributions of outstanding women from the Fire Department’s Firefighting, Emergency Medical Service and civilian workforce at the Women’s History Month Celebration, sponsored by the FDNY Quality of Work Life (QWL) Committee. The six female Commissioners presently serving with the FDNY were recognized for their extensive careers and devotion to public service, and seven honorees were chosen based on their performance, innovation and dedication to the work of the FDNY.
Top Row L to R: Assistant Commissioner Kat Thomson, Assistant Commissioner Michele Maglione, Deputy Commissioner Terryl Brown, Assistant Commissioner Donay Queenan and Assistant Commissioner Evelyn Tesoriero. Not shown - Deputy Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.
Bottom Row: Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, Honoree Tara Anand, Honoree Kristin Eng, Honoree Firefighter Brooke Guinan, Honoree Paramedic Maria Levoce, Honoree Mary T. McLaughlin. Honoree Robin Mundy-Sutton, Honoree Chief Janice Olszewski and Chief of Department James Leonard.
See more photos from yesterday’s event at http://ow.ly/10bMff [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12495048_10154000719590729_3304545260903094025_n.jpg?oh=c4851124aac481c6e3ca87af93f8c68e&oe=578A5288)
!['Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from this day in 1968, at a 2-alarm fire at 727 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. See more photos at http://ow.ly/108fev [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12717885_10153996199130729_6006404110485978481_n.jpg?oh=66cbd02b5f3d7c577885625c1668822b&oe=57895FEF)
!['“Today we’re celebrating your achievement, but tomorrow and for many years to come, you’ll be the ones out on the streets making a difference, caring for the sick and injured, showing compassion to a family member or friend of your patient, and then after you’ve done your job to very best of your ability, you’ll head on the next call. Not many people can say they save lives for a living – but now, you can. I know that when it’s your turn to act, you will respond quickly, you’ll fulfill your oath and you too will demonstrate why FDNY is known as the best emergency medical service in the world. As FDNY EMTs, each of you is absolutely critical to the success of our Department, and you represent the very best this city has to offer.” – FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Robert Turner to today’s FDNY EMS Academy graduates. See photos from today’s ceremony at http://ow.ly/106pNF [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12932893_10153993685835729_3809287709973305972_n.jpg?oh=a41c783d498ba4b754cbef66f20b74a3&oe=57C0D627)
!['On Saturday, March 26, 2016, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Chief of Department James E. Leonard welcomed Probationary EMTs and their families to EMS Probie Family Day at the FDNY Bureau of Training - EMS Academy at Fort Totten, Queens. See more photos at http://ow.ly/ZZGm4 [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-0/s261x260/12919803_10153985167885729_5407135435029002583_n.jpg?oh=4de0092ba700e566f875cf97fa10635d&oe=578F2F14)
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“We do this for the children, it’s all about them,” says FDNY Firefighter Tim Carroll of Ladder 34 in Washington Heights, who along with other members of Engine 84 and Ladder 34’s charity organization, The Lil’ Bravest, donated a custom-built gaming kiosk to Blythedale Children's Hospital. The kiosk was designed to resemble an authentic ERS box, and is made out of medical grade plastic with wheels attached for easy maneuvering into hospital rooms for children who are unable t...
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On Thursday, March 31, the FDNY recognized the contributions of outstanding women from the Fire Department’s Firefighting, Emergency Medical Service and civilian workforce at the Women’s History Month Celebration, sponsored by the FDNY Quality of Work Life (QWL) Committee. The six female Commissioners presently serving with the FDNY were recognized for their extensive careers and devotion to public service, and seven honorees were chosen based on their performance, innovation...
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Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from this day in 1968, at a 2-alarm fire at 727 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. See more photos at http://ow.ly/108fev [Flickr]
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