FDNY Pro (2025)

10/10/2024

Coming soon: FDNY Pro Films presents "An Extraordinary Measure," the story of how NYC EMS paramedicine made its debut a half century ago, advancing pre-hospital medical care exponentially, and how it evolved into the New York City Fire Department (FDNY)'s elite paramedic program of today.

New York City in 1974. A pilot paramedic program begins, offering advanced life support to the Bronx. Over the last 50 years, medical calls have changed—infectious diseases, mass casualty incidents, terrorism. The operational capabilities have also changed, from modern equipment to advances in medicine.

28/02/2024

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Did you listen? We kicked off 2024 by sitting down with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to discuss a wide range of topics facing the Department including the ongoing lithium-ion battery crisis and how the FDNY is helping combat it on a national, state and local level, the upcoming strategic plan, and more. Battalion Chief Brian Mulry hosts.
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An initiative from the FDNY Foundation to support New York’s Bravest.

08/02/2024

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Did you listen? In our last episode of 2023, we revisited conversation from our latest season of the FDNY Pro Podcast with host, FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Barvels. As we reflect on the stories and lessons of 2023, our eighth season of the podcast, we want to thank all the members who contributed with their professionalism, skill and experience. We remain committed to offering resources to our peers in public safety with more to come in 2024. Stay tuned!
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09/12/2023

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A trench is considered a temporary excavation where both the length of the floor and the depth of the trench exceeds the width of the floor. Construction and underground utility service and repair are a few of the reasons trenches are dug. The large amount of underground infrastructure and construction happening in New York City increases the likelihood that FDNY units will respond to such a collapse. These incidents are deceivingly dangerous as they often occur with little or no warning and a high percentage of deaths that occur involve would-be rescuers. In this episode, host Battalion Chief Brian Mulry discusses trench rescue operations with Lieutenant Todd Smith, lead trench instructor at the FDNY Technical Rescue School and a member of Rescue Company 4 in Queens.
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An initiative from the FDNY Foundation to support New York’s Bravest.

09/11/2023

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY), in partnership with the FDNY Foundation, is proud to invite all first responders to the FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium taking place May 2-5, 2024. The FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium is the conference that military, federal, state and local medical responders attend to share their experiences, best practices and ideas. Each year, FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium includes current hot topics, the latest medical technological updates and recent case studies from around the world. The symposium takes place over four days and consists of workshops, lectures, panel discussions, hands-on skills scenarios and a vendor showcase with the latest equipment and products.

27/10/2023

NEW podcast episode is up!
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In July 2023, Manhattan FDNY companies were dispatched to a high-rise building under construction with reports of a crane on fire. The construction crane was positioned about five stories above the 45-story building when the engine caught fire. Upon arrival, the crane’s boom, which had 16 tons of concrete attached fell, striking another high-rise building before crashing to the street below. Host Battalion Chief Brian Mulry talks through this challenging operation with two of the initial chiefs on scene, Battalion Chief Anthony Pascocello, Battalion 9, and Battalion Chief Mark Rosenbaum, Battalion 8.
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An initiative from the FDNY Foundation to support New York’s Bravest.

19/10/2023

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The FDNY Foundation is pleased to share with you our Fall 2023 Newsletter. In this issue, you’ll read about some of the critical programs and initiatives we fund for the . You will learn about the exciting events we have recently hosted, as well as what we have coming up. You will see recaps of our 2023 FDNY Humanitarian Awards Dinner, our annual FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium and much more. We hope you enjoy reading about the impact our Foundation makes. We are very grateful for your support. Together, we can make New York City safer!

To view the newsletter, please visit: fdnyfoundation.org

Remember, your support directly benefits the brave members of the FDNY.

11/10/2023

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October 8 – 14 is National Fire Prevention Week, a great time to remind yourself and your family members about the importance of fire safety. Don’t forget to test your smoke alarm to make sure it still works. Smoke alarms save lives and can increase your chance of survival in the event of a fire. For more life saving tips, go to FDNYSmart.org

06/10/2023

The FDNY Foundation is proud to partner with SL Green Realty Corp. for the 2nd Annual FDNY Foundation Climb to SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt in New York City on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Climbers will race up 1,100 feet in the sky to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt to highlight the importance of physical fitness for the brave New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who are always ready to respond at a moment’s notice. Funds raised will help purchase stair climbers for FDNY firehouses and EMS stations.

Stay tuned for more information on how you can register and participate in fundraising.

25/09/2023

On Thursday, October 12, the FDNY Foundation and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will be hosting: A Conversation with the Insurance Industry About Lithium-Ion Batteries. This workshop will explore how the insurance industry, the fire service, and government can collaborate for the safety of the public. For more info and to register, please visit: https://www.fdnypro.org/symposium/

13/09/2023

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An FDNY Chaplain since 1996, Monsignor John Delendick has comforted, advised, and ministered to the Department’s members and families for nearly three decades. On September 11, 2001, he responded to the terrorist attacks and served as a pathfinder to safety, first aid and ambulances, while providing counsel to the desperate who were losing hope. During the recovery efforts, he spent his days attending memorial services and funerals, and his evenings checking in with members working the pile. In the years since 9/11, while the Department rebuilt, he continued attending plaque dedications, funerals and visiting with members, but also bestowed blessings at graduations, promotions and on the Department’s marine fleet. Eventually, Monsignor Delendick received the same news many WTC responders have since that fateful day—that he too had developed World Trade Center-related illness. Host Elizabeth Cascio speaks with the Monsignor about entering the priesthood, his introduction to the FDNY and his experiences since.
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An initiative from the FDNY Foundation to support New York’s Bravest.

30/08/2023

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Members of Ladder Company 108 carried out multiple rescues amongst challenging conditions and heavy clutter at a Brooklyn fire in May of 2022. In this episode, Lieutenant Chris Walter and Firefighters Roger Buck and Joseph Andres discuss the operation with host Battalion Chief Brian Mulry. For their heroic actions, the company received a unit citation, and the three guests were recognized with individual medals at the 2023 FDNY Medal Day ceremony – the most of any one company this year.
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27/07/2023

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In December 2022, two people plummeted five stories down an elevator shaft at the Bronx Terminal Market. Lieutenant Shlomo Winkler, then a Rescue Paramedic, and Paramedic Watkins, together with numerous on-scene units, worked to treat and free the patient trapped beneath the elevator car. Winkler and Watkins discuss their processes, challenges faced, and teamwork needed at this incident. For their professionalism and commitment to providing quality care, the two were awarded the Christopher J. Prescott Medal at FDNY Medal Day this past June. Captain Randy Li hosts.
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30/06/2023

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Some of the most difficult fires FDNY members face are wind impacted fires. It's been more than two decades since the Department began studying the impact of wind in high rise building fires which ultimately led to current protocols, procedures, and equipment developed to help fight these fires and are now part of FDNY standard operating procedures. In this episode, retired Battalion Chief Gerald Tracy shares his knowledge of wind impacted fires and revisits how the Department improved its understanding and tactics of fighting these challenging and devastating fires. This included studying wind impacted fires during a series of live burns on Governors Island in February 2008 which he recounts in this preview. Captain John Ceriello hosts.
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An initiative from the FDNY Foundation to support New York’s Bravest.

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