FDNY on Instagram: "Just after 8:00 Wednesday morning, FDNY members responded to reports of an explosion at 207 Alexander Avenue in the Bronx. Units arrived at a collapsed structure attached to the building. There are no reported injuries. “We responded in less than four minutes. Numerous FDNY and EMS units responded to the scene. We ran our dogs over the pile of bricks which is the structure that collapsed. It is a ventilation shaft connected to the boiler. We believe that’s where the explosion

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: "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: "October marks the beginning of brush fire season here in the City. Dry and windy conditions help fuel these fires, which can spread quickly. Here’s what you can do to help keep brush fires to a minimum. ❗️Avoid outdoor cooking: campfires, bonfires and any open flames. ❗️Dispose of cigarette butts properly. Never throw them out the window or toss them on the ground. ❗️While walking through City parks, stay on designated trails. This helps protect surrounding vegetation and dec