It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former FDNY Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta. 
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed Nicholas Scoppetta the 31st Commissioner of the Fire Department of New York in January 2002, a position which he held until January 1, 2010. Commissioner Scoppetta headed a 16,000 member department, encompassing fire services and Emergency Medical Services, with a budget in excess of a billion dollars. His leadership abilit...
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Joan Mastropaolo
Joan Mastropaolo Commissioner Scoppetta, thank you for your service and your leadership to our city in the aftermath of the worst attack on US soil. You will never be forgotten.
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Ray Goldbach
Ray Goldbach A good man, a man of strong will and incredible integrity. He was a great boss, a good friend and a man who had tremendous admiration for the men and women of the FDNY. I am grateful for his friendship, his leadership and the opportunity to serve as his executive assistant for 4 years. Rest in peace Nick, you served your family and this great City well.
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Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from this day in 1977 at a 3-alarm fire at Hinsdale Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. See more photos at http://ow.ly/ZS5Ew [Flickr]
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Susan Schuster Muzzone
Susan Schuster Muzzone My dad was FDNY . Ladder 103 then Ladder 173. God Bless the FDNY. He passed away in 1979 after fighting a fire and stopped for coffee. I miss him dearly.
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Carol Fuduric
Carol Fuduric My dad was a NY fireman and I remember those ladders.....God Bless Fire Fighters🇺🇸
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“This morning we’re gathered at the site where more than a century ago, one of the darkest days in our city’s history unfolded. For the FDNY, it was the single greatest loss of life we had ever responded to, before September 11th. 105 years later, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire remains an indelible moment in time that drives all of us in the Department still today,” – FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Robert Turner, who was joined by FDNY members today in commemorating the 105th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in Manhattan. See more photos from today’s commemoration at http://ow.ly/ZS8aH [Flickr]
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Maureen Bigelow
Maureen Bigelow Growing up, I remember my grandfather, an FDNY Chief, teaching us about this as we drove through Manhattan. As a U.S. History teacher, when I hit this topic I always reference my
grandfather's story and the FDNY response. I still enjoy hearing stories about the past and his career as a firefighter....See More
Joseph Scaramuzzino
Joseph Scaramuzzino March 25th 1911 deadliest fire in New York City Triangle shirt factory.. What most people don't know the second deadliest fire in New York City was on the same date, in the missed named place called The Happyland social club March 25, 1990 87 people died !!!
“There was a 3-foot wall in between EMT Montalvo, myself, and the patient, who was threatening to jump. We knew we needed to help. We climbed out over the ledge of the roof and onto the fire escape. I put my arm around the patient’s torso, and EMT Montalvo grabbed the patient’s arm and waist. We were able to pull the patient to safety,” says FDNY Lieutenant James Malwitz who responded to a call for a patient on the ledge of a building in the Bronx yesterday evening. While att...
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Marlene Demarco-Lozano
Marlene Demarco-Lozano IF THIS IS A CASE WHERE $ TALKS AND BS WALKS (CAN'T BELIEVE ITS COME TO THIS WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT), If you can prove this cat is rescued and is safe from harm afterwards and put up in a loving home, I will make a personal donation to the Astoria FD along with a personal thank you sent out on my Facebook page to all involved.
Erin King
Erin King You impress me everyday. I am proud and honored to call you my brother James Malwitz. Thank you for all that you do. and to EMT Montalvo for keeping us safe! Another Job very well done.
Today, FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro joined thousands of FDNY members marching in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. See more photos at http://ow.ly/ZDDQH [Flickr]
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Richard Rosa
Richard Rosa Proud to be part of this awesome organization, it's an HONOR to be FDNY/EMS 15 years and counting! A great day to celebrate The Irish and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice!. God Bless NYC and ALL its First Responders, Happy St. Patrick's day to ALL!
Dungan Michael
Dungan Michael Happy St. Patrick's Day andGodspeed Brothers From tumbling Shoals fire department tumbling Shoals Arkansas
Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from this day in 1955, when the Fire Department contingent marched in the 1955 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See more photos at http://ow.ly/Zz9P5 [Flickr]