New York City Fire Department

The New York City Fire Department, also known as the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), is the complete fire department for New York City. It helps in fire prevention. It also provides EMS across all five parts of the city. In addition to dealing with fires and medical emergencies, the FDNY does many other things, such as rescuing people in challenging situations, defending against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats (CBRN), and responding to and analyzing situations where buildings may collapse. The FDNY uses a wide range of general and specialized vehicles, tools, and equipment to carry out its different tasks.

The FDNY headquarters is at 9 MetroTech Center in Downtown Brooklyn,"9 Metrotech Center – FDNY Headquarters  ". Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corp. Retrieved February 11, 2024. while the FDNY Fire Academy is on Randalls Island. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) locals are 94, 854, and 4959. EMS is represented by DC 37 Locals 2507 for EMTs and paramedics, and Local 3621 for officers.

History
The New York City Fire Department traces its roots to 1648 when the first fire ordinance was adopted in the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam (now part of the Dutch Empire). Upon arriving, Peter Stuyvesant appointed four fire wardens to oversee the chimneys of wooden houses. Owners faced penalties for improperly maintained chimneys. The initial fire wardens were Martin Krieger, Thomas Hall, Adrian Wyser, and George Woolsey.The Story of the Volunteer Fire Department of the City of New York By George William Sheldon (Harper & Brothers, 1892)

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