FDNY officer Michele Fitzsimmons, who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become ...

Before even dreaming about stepping into the FDNY Fire Cadet Academy ... For this event, you’ll approach a 24-foot ladder laying on the ground. Starting at the top rung, lift it up in a hand ...

Another 14 members of ... in the same company: Ladder 19 in The Bronx. His father, Lt. Michael Higgins, died from 9/11-related illness in July 2022, according to the FDNY.

They put out a lot of fire down there," said Chief Christopher Paolicelli, Division 14, FDNY. Two residents of ... "At the same time, Ladder Company 129 had two victims coming out the rear of ...

Firefighter Ryan Smith of Ladder Co. 86 in Graniteville was conducting normal operations in the back of the residence when he saw the baby come through the window, the FDNY said. Springing into ...