!['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)
!['FDNY Family Day was held on Saturday, October 31st, at the Fire Academy on Randalls Island. The families of Probationary Firefighters were welcomed to the Fire Academy to see firsthand the skills their loved ones have learned over the last 18 weeks as they trained to become New York's Bravest! See more images at http://ow.ly/UhU70 [Flickr]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-0/s160x160/12195852_10153664501535729_4091015536312200844_n.jpg?oh=2967bc1cc3200fc94091868b79f0093e&oe=56F4DBA8)
!['Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from a second-alarm fire this date in 1970 in the East Village. See this image and more at http://ow.ly/UhFWk [Flickr]'](https://fbcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12118873_10153663911360729_7786500213181458216_n.jpg?oh=97c69f315ad7395a31ac2510dc2d83dd&oe=56F5F96C&__gda__=1458995028_699c0b71039c359a1a7534b14db61e9e)
!['There’s still time left to grab your ticket to the @[182401020492:274:New York City Fire Museum] Firefighter Cook-Off and Fundraiser, this Thurs Nov 5, where you can watch Firefighter chefs battle it out for the title of Best FDNY Chef. Purchase your tickets at http://ow.ly/UeOsp'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12190960_10153662285105729_2906549665192166797_n.jpg?oh=3e93f77097fe099319299a29638cb6e9&oe=56C2A7AD)
!['Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, NY Red Cross CEO Josh Lockwood, Council Member Chaim Deutsch, Council Member Jumaane Williams and Fire and Criminal Justice Chair Council Member Elizabeth Crowley today announced the launch of a new fire safety program, #GetAlarmedNYC, the largest smoke detector giveaway and installation program in the nation. The $4 million fire and life safety initiative will provide free installation of 100,000 combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms to tens of thousands of city residents.
New York City residents can obtain more information about the program by calling 311. The FDNY and Red Cross will host community events in all five boroughs where city residents can schedule installations in their homes. To find the event nearest you, visit http://ow.ly/U8yp3 [web page]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12191523_10153659513520729_1024747836480952183_n.jpg?oh=77ddb271c81a3cc69bcfbabb660989e4&oe=56F48F5B)
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."
“It’s an extremely unique experience being able to do this having my real brothers next to me to help me along. I feel very fortunate for it, it’s very exciting. I could never have done it without their encouragement every day.” Probationary Firefighter Lisa Cusimano on what it means for her to graduate from FDNY Training Academy, following in the footsteps of her father and two brothers.
“The respect and admiration of a grateful city has been earned through the blood, sweat and far too many tears of generations who have come before you. As of this moment, that history…that tradition…it is in your hands as well. Cherish it. Honor it. Hold it to the highest standard possible. That’s a right you’ve earned. But it’s a right you must earn again and again every day of your careers. Countless young boys and girls dream of one day being where you are now. So many ve...
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FDNY Family Day was held on Saturday, October 31st, at the Fire Academy on Randalls Island. The families of Probationary Firefighters were welcomed to the Fire Academy to see firsthand the skills their loved ones have learned over the last 18 weeks as they trained to become New York's Bravest! See more images at http://ow.ly/UhU70 [Flickr]
Shout out to #FDNY members Christopher Feliciano and Ian D’Soza of EMS Station 49, who sprang into action and defibrillated a male patient in cardiac arrest at a #Queens gym. The patient arrived at Mt. Sinai Queens hospital alert, and giving a thumbs up.
Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from a second-alarm fire this date in 1970 in the East Village. See this image and more at http://ow.ly/UhFWk [Flickr]
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