FDNY on Instagram: "On Thursday, HazMat Operations held an interagency subway terrorism drill with NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner and @nycemergencymanagement simulating a sarin incident. “This is a high consequence, low frequency event. So by working with our partners, by having our members go through this, don the gear, making the radio communications, worry about on air time, entry, exit, decontamination, we hit a lot of points. So if we do have this event, we’re prepared and can take ca

FDNY on Instagram: "In June, Lieutenant Kevin Travis went into cardiac arrest and was unresponsive during a routine training at the Fire Academy. Members rushed to his side and began CPR, while others called for backup. Paramedics Veronica Cruz and Nyla Page, are assigned to the Fire Academy, immediately responded, supplementing pre-hospital care with advanced life support. After shocking the Lieutenant’s heart, his pulse returned, and life was restored. Monday, Travis reunited with the Paramedi

FDNY on Instagram: "Put your paws together for the Bureau of Fire Investigation K-9 Unit! 🐾 Our dogs are trained to sniff out ignitable liquids and help rescue victims from large-scale disasters. Most recently, the Unit was tapped to make sure there were no people trapped under the rubble of that partial building collapse in the Bronx. All dogs in the unit are named after fallen members. Let’s get to work!"

FDNY on Instagram: "Over the last 13 weeks, our Probationary EMTs have been preparing to save lives. Their friends and family have been there to support them as they prepare for graduation. Last weekend, they got a glimpse at training. Here are some scenes from EMS Family Day!"

FDNY on Instagram: "On Tuesday, the FDNY kicked off the 100th year of National Fire Prevention Week at Rockefeller Center with students from across the five boroughs! Public outreach is crucial in saving lives and events like these help us to expand our fire and life safety messaging to all ages."