!['“Matt lost his life in July of last year, bravely fighting a fire in Brooklyn. He made the supreme sacrifice as he led his company into danger, and protected the lives of New Yorkers who desperately needed his help. The FDNY never forgets – it is a motto we live by.” – FDNY Chief of Department James E. Leonard at today’s vehicle donation to the FDNY Family Transport Foundation honoring FDNY Lt. Gordon Matthew Ambelas of Ladder 119. “To have one of these vehicles named in Matt’s honor is a fitting tribute to a Firefighter who demonstrated everything great about this Department. His dedication and his courage were incredible.”
Founded in 1993, volunteers from the FDNY Family Transport Foundation provide transportation and support for more than 500 FDNY families, both to and from medical institutions, and during times of bereavement. The donation was made possible by Island Auto Group, UFA Staten Island trustee Eric Bischoff and Staten Island Borough President James Oddo. To learn more about the FDNY Fire Family Transport Foundation, visit http://ow.ly/UM3c7 [web page]'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/1506764_10153685398885729_6772230412025382899_n.jpg?oh=9c1ce2e1b517533e0ad519fc766a5a81&oe=56B00767)
!['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-xpf1/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__=1457969471_16b7c72f0072e3a2e8e7cb628864067b)
!['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-xat1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12240047_10153673481865729_1734308635729953724_n.jpg?oh=437bb7365df7a35dc8d26e9b6301b310&oe=56F2D658)
“Matt lost his life in July of last year, bravely fighting a fire in Brooklyn. He made the supreme sacrifice as he led his company into danger, and protected the lives of New Yorkers who desperately needed his help. The FDNY never forgets – it is a motto we live by.” – FDNY Chief of Department James E. Leonard at today’s vehicle donation to the FDNY Family Transport Foundation honoring FDNY Lt. Gordon Matthew Ambelas of Ladder 119. “To have one of these vehicles named in Matt...
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Adorable reunion alert! #FDNY members who delivered a baby girl in a car outside the #LincolnTunnel in Manhattan reunite with mother Yael, baby Shir and family. EMTs Christopher Maldonado and Matthew Herzog from Station 8 were the first FDNY members to arrive on the scene, where they found Port Authority personnel comforting the mother. “It’s the most nervous I have ever been,” said Herzog, a two-year-veteran of the Department. “You just react. I am glad everyone was th...
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#FDNY members from EMS Station 13 had a great time participating in the First Responders vs. Youth Basketball Tournament during First Responders Day yesterday at Highbridge Recreation Center. In attendance were EMT Randy Mercedes, EMT David Torres, EMT Benjamin Lusena, EMT Ziph Hedrington, Paramedic Anthony Paulino and EMT Luis Carrillo. Despite their best efforts, EMS Station 13 fell short of the Youth team, with a final score of 15-13.
“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]
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.
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