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FDNY Firefighters Raise Money for Children's Cancer Charities - If you see a number of firefighters with cleanly shaven heads in Queens, there's a reason. They participated in the St. Baldrick's Foundation head-shaving event coordinated by FDNY Firefighter Wayne Forte from Ladder 164.
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	Feature Articles       The FDNY Celebrates St. Patrick s Day Members of the FDNY celebrated St. Patrick's Day on March 17, marching in the annual parade up Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Read More View Gallery Probationary Firefighter Saves Baby at First Fire Every firefighter remembers his or her first fire, but Probationary Firefighter Jordan Sullivan's experience was especially memorable. His first fire was also his first rescue – a 5-month-old baby boy. Read More FDNY Reminds New Yorkers to Change the Batteries in their Smoke/CO Alarms for Daylight Saving Time Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, Chief of Department Edward Kilduff and Director of Fire Safety Education Anthony Mancuso met at the FDNY Fire Zone on March 7 to remind all New Yorkers to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when they change their clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Read More Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries The FDNY wants to remind all New Yorkers to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks for the start of Daylight Saving Time on Sun., March 9. Read More FDNY EMS Lieutenant Wins Innovator Award FDNY EMS Lt. Farooq Muhammad received the EMS 10: Innovators in EMS Award at the JEMS Emergency Medical Services annual conference for his work making five music videos about the Emergency Medical Services. Read More FDNY EMTs Honored at NYPD Promotions FDNY EMTs Khadijah Hall and Shaun Alexander were honored by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) during a promotion ceremony at NYPD Headquarters on Feb. 28. Read More FDNY Promotes 49 Members The FDNY celebrated on Feb. 28, as 49 members werepromoted at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Read More Off-Duty FDNY EMTs Save NYPD Officer Shot in Brooklyn Off-duty FDNY EMTsKhadijah Hall and Shaun Alexander saved the life of a police officer shot inthe line of duty on Feb. 27. Read More EMS Lieutenants Promoted, Paramedics Graduate FDNY members celebrated at FDNY Headquarters on Feb. 18, as ten EMS lieutenants were promoted and seven paramedics graduated. Read More Amended Fire Code for New York City The Fire Department's three-year Fire Code Revision Project culminated on December 19, 2013, with the City Council's enactment of an amended Fire Code for New York City. The legislation, Local Law No. 148 of 2013, was signed by Mayor Bloomberg on December 30, 2013. The amended Fire Code takes effect on March 30, 2014. The text of the amended Fire Code, Frequently Asked Questions, an Inquiry Form and other informative material can be viewed by clicking here. FDNY Firefighters Rescue Family From Attacker FDNY firefighters from Ladder 115 were in the rightplace at the right time on Feb. 14, helping save a woman and two children froman attacker in Queens. Read More FDNY Hosts New York Blood Center Drives The FDNY will be hosting several New York Blood Center drives throughout the five boroughs in the coming months. Here are just a few upcoming drives where you can help save a life. Read More FDNY Celebrates 10th Anniversary of the Go Red Campaign The FDNY's Bureau of Health Services led the Department's celebration of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign's 10th anniversary on Feb. 7. Read More FDNY Celebrates Its Bone Marrow Donors with 10th Annual Honor Roll of Life FDNY members who donated life-saving bone marrow were honored on Jan. 29 at the 10th annual Honor Roll of Life ceremony at FDNY Headquarters, including one who met his recipient for the first time. Read More FDNY Swears in 322 Probationary Firefighters FDNY swore in 322 Probationary Firefighters on Jan. 27. The group will receive 18 weeks of intense training at the Fire Academy. Read More Mayor Thanks FDNY for Work During Snowstorm Mayor Bil de Blasio visited FDNY EMS Station 32 in Brooklyn on Jan. 22 to thank firefighters, paramedics and EMTs who worked to keep New York City safe during the Jan. 21 snow storm. Read More FDNY Fire Marshals Arrest Two for Conspiracy to Set a Fire in Apartment Building FDNY announced on Jan. 20 the arrest of Abderraham "Abdul" Mouna, 53, and Jose "Pancho" Andujar, 50, for conspiring to set a fire in a Brooklyn apartment building in May 2013. Read More Cancellation of Firefighter Candidate Orientation Due to the snowstorm, the Firefighter Candidate Orientation sessions scheduled for January 22, 2014 are postponed until further notice. Read More FF RUN ALERT The Firefighter Run originally scheduled for January 22, 2014 has been re-scheduled to January 23, 2014, due to weather conditions. Read More FDNY Firefighters Rescue Three from Brooklyn Fire FDNY firefighters in Brooklyn saved three women,including one in a wheelchair, from a 2-alarm fire on Jan. 15. Read More FDNY EMS Lieutenant to Travel to Nigeria to Help Teach Emergency Medicine EMS Lt. Nathaniel Mitchell, Station 26, is volunteering his time to travel to Nigeria in late January, to teach advanced and basic life support classes for medical providers and instructors. Read More FDNY Hosts Harvard Kennedy School Students Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano spoke with graduate students from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government on Jan. 10. Read More Fire Lieutenant Rescues Man from Fire Lt. Christopher Zam from Engine 242 saved a man from a Brooklyn fire on Jan. 7. Read More High-Rise Building Safety Urged After Fatal Fire FDNY Fire SafetyEducation members were at 500 W. 43rd St. in Manhattan on Jan. 6, tohelp educate the public about fire safety in high-rise buildings. Read More FDNY Promotes 83 Fire Officers The FDNY started 2014 in a special way, promoting 83 fire officers on Jan. 2. Read More Business Owner's Bill of Rights The FDNY encourages business owners to view the Business Owner's Bill of Rights. The rights include consistent enforcement of agency rules, fair inspections and great customer service. Read the Business Owner's Bill of Rights Fire Safety Director on Site Seminar Information Two seminars will be held for the public to provide information on the FSD Office and Hotel onsite exam. Read More   New Test G-79 C of F for Supervision of Storage, Handling, and Use of Commercial Cryogenic Systems On February 24th, 2014 the FDNY will be offering a new G-79 Certificate of Fitness examination for Supervision of Storage, Handling, and Use of Commercial Cryogenic Systems. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test G-19 C of F for Supervision of Sanitary Landfill Methane Recovery Facilities On Feb 7th, 2014 the FDNY will be offering a new G-19 Certificate of Fitness examination. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test F-02 C of F for Fire Guard for Shelters On December 2, 2013 the FDNY will be offering a new F-02 Certificate of Fitness examination which will replace the F-44 Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Shelters. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test for G-98 Storage Handling and Use of Compressed Flammable Gases On October 21, 2013 the FDNY will be implementing an updated G-98 Certificate of Fitness examination. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test for G-29 C of F for Safe use, Handling, Storage and Compression of Flammable Gases with Pressure above 6 PSI On October 21, 2013 the FDNY will be implementing a new G-29 Certificate of Fitness examination. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test for G-91 C of F for Supervision of Natural Gas Co-generation Systems On October 21, 2013 the FDNY will be implementing a new G-91 Certificate of Fitness examination for Supervision of Natural Gas Co-generation Systems. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test F-80 C of F for Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters On August 1, 2013 the FDNY will be implementing a new F-80 Certificate of Fitness examination which will replace the F-24 Certificates of Fitness for Fire Safety Coordinator. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test for Supervision of Bulk Oil Storage Plants (P-12) New test features a two part exam. First part consists of multiple choice questions. While the second part, verbal exam is due to be passed by the applicants within 6 months of working at a terminal. For more information, click here.     New Test for F-07/W-07 C of F for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor On January 2, 2013 the FDNY will be implementing a new F-07/W-07 Certificate of Fitness examination which will replace the F-33, F-34, F-35, W-10 and W-13 Certificates of Fitness for Fire Drill Conductor. For more detailed information, click here.     New Test For Using And Discharging Of Fireworks (E-20) More information including the study material and renewal info is available by click here.     New Test: S-78 C of F for Inspection, Cleaning & Testing of Smoke Detectors November 15, 2012, the FDNY will be implementing a new S-78/F-78 Certificate of Fitness examination which will replace the current W-26/F-57 C of F for Maintenance of Smoke Detectors. For more detailed information, click here.   FDNY Makes 25 Bureau of Fire Prevention (FDNY) Inspection Requests Available Through 311 Online Effective Immediately 311 Online is now accepting requests for 25 Bureau of Fire Prevention inspections. Read more FDNY to Release 9/11 Book The FDNY is publishing an official book to honor the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, entitled, "FDNY 2001-2011: A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience." It is scheduled for release in July, but you can pre-order now at www.fdnybook.com. The book, which includes never-before-seen photos, benefits the FDNY Foundation. Read more Strategic Plan for 2011-2013 Released Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano announced the release of FDNY's fourth Strategic Plan on May 12, outlining the FDNY's top priorities and initiatives through 2013.  The Plan presents a group of initiatives that will move the Department forward with innovative technologies and enhanced preparedness and prevention strategies that will allow FDNY to even better serve all those who visit, live and work in New York City. Read the plan FDNY 2010 Annual Report on CDA Inspections This report describes the New York City Fire Department’s continuing efforts to improve its construction, demolition and asbestos abatement (CDA) inspection program and provides data on the results of those efforts. Read more   FDNY Close Up Get a look inside the FDNY with this video series, highlighting the work of the Department’s highly-trained professionals. Watch Episode Six: Bureau of Fire Investigation New COF Supervision of Aerosol (A-49) is now available. COF Study Materials Places of Assembly Guide This guide is intended to give establishment owners and design professionals helpful information about the Place of Assembly issuance process, point out common mistakes to avoid, and provide a sense of the time required to complete the process. Read More 2011 Rangehood Plan Submission Procedure The DOB plumbing/cooking equipment number must be submitted by the contractor either on the plan review request form or on the fax requesting to schedule the test. If the DOB plumbing/cooking equipment number is not submitted at one of those times then the rangehood test will not be scheduled until the contractor provides the number. To obtain the form Fire Safety in Construction and Demolition Mayor Bloomberg announced changes that will strengthen safety, oversight and coordination of construction, demolition and abatement operations in New York City. Read Report Natural Gas Fired Heaters in Sidewalk Cafes New procedures and general information for Outdoor Natural gas fired heaters are now available. FAQ COF Study Materials FDNY Takes Part in International Resuscitation Trial The FDNY is involved in an innovative study designed to improve cardiac arrest survival rates in New York City and throughout the world. Learn more. FDNY Releases Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta announced the release of the first-ever FDNY Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Strategy. Learn more Make A Difference - Learn CPR The Mobile CPR Training Unit is designed and equipped to travel through out the five boroughs, and set-up classes where groups or organizations meet and provide training at no cost, day or evening. Read more CERT Program The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a federal program designed to train people to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations in their communities.. Learn more

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