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Last night event with Mayor Eric Adams Lunar New Year Celebration at Gracie Mansion. Lieutenant Terrence Lau, a 15-year FDNY veteran, was recognized for his longtime public service to the City of New York.

“I am very honored and humbled by this experience. I think all of our members deserve a recognition like this, especially those who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. I share this award with everyone who has been working tirelessly day and night for the past two years to help our city,” said Lau, who serves in our Bureau of Training.

Congratulations to Lt. Terence Lau on your 15 years of service. You’re truly the hero of

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The is a year of bravery, wisdom and strength. That’s what our city needs as we recover and move forward. Wonderful celebration at Gracie Mansion tonight.

Introducing the nominees for the upcoming Executive Board of election.

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In honor of Paramedic Anthony Baijnauth Cancer diagnosis anniversary tomorrow, he felt it was appropriate to share this piece the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) did on him. His goal in telling his cancer story (shortened due to page limitations) was to inspire fellow to care for their own health just as they do for others while working. , , , , , ,

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In honor of , join us today in meeting members of the Firefighter Candidate Mentorship Program. Learn about Benjamin Chou and his Mentee Firefighter Andrew Dolgin. Read more bit.ly/33wflmW

In celebration of , join us to meet members of the FDNY Firefighter Candidate Mentorship Program. This initiative pairs Firefighter Candidates with Fire Officers or Firefighters who serve as their Mentors throughout the hiring process. If the Mentees become Probationary Firefighters, the Mentors also provide them with guidance during the Fire Academy and the early part of their career.

Today, learn about Mentor Engine 298 Firefighter Benjamin Chou and his Mentee Ladder 140 Firefighter Andrew Dolgin.

“I was a Mentee in the Mentorship Program as a Proby. I benefited a lot from the program during that time and I think it’s a great program,” said Chou. “Once I got the chance, I became a Junior Mentor first, and eventually leveled up to having my own Mentees as a Mentor. Andrew was my first Mentee out of five Mentees to graduate from the Fire Academy. He was very motivated and that made mentoring him easy. He really wanted to get on the job, so I tried to help him as best as I could and it went great. Being a Mentor is very rewarding. You see your Mentees in the beginning stages from the hiring process, then the Fire Academy and then to see them walk across the stage at graduation is a great feeling.”

“I was an EMT since 2016 and then I was sworn in as a Probationary Firefighter in 2018. It was helpful to have a Mentor along the way,” added Dolgin. “I had friends on the job who told me what to expect, but my Mentor would give me pointers with workouts and he provided extra reading materials that helped me in the Academy. He also offered his help anytime, was easy to communicate with and he offered a visit to his firehouse to show me what life is like once you become a Firefighter. The Mentorship Program was very valuable for me being a first-generation Firefighter. The top three things that got me through the Academy were reading, working out and communicating with my Mentor.”

“I was in the first FDNY Fire Academy class following 9/11, it was a somber and humbling time to join the Department. It was always in the back of my mind as a Firefighter to one day promote to a leadership role. I was a Firefighter for 12 years before I got promoted, which I think helped me gain knowledge and experience in order to lead. I am looking forward to continuing to lead Firefighters, and make sure they get home safe at the end of the tour. I want to make a positive impact on this Department and leave it better for future generations of Firefighters,” says FDNY Captain Wing Tsang who was promoted today at the FDNY Officers Promotion Ceremony.

“New York City is such a dynamic environment where you are faced with vastly different types of medical situations all the time. It’s challenging working in this career, but at the same time, it’s always a super valuable learning experience,” said Station 50 Paramedic Eric Feng. “If you’re looking to help your community and make it better, stronger, and healthier, FDNY EMS is a place where you can realize that mission and carry it on to future generations. Just stay focused on your goals and keep working to get here.”

Learn more about our EMS career today at joinfdny.com/careers/ems.

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“New York City is such a dynamic environment where you are faced with vastly different types of medical situations all the time. It’s challenging working in this career, but at the same time, it’s always a super valuable learning experience,” said Station 50 Paramedic Eric Feng. “If you’re looking to help your community and make it better, stronger, and healthier, FDNY EMS is a place where you can realize that mission and carry it on to future generations. Just stay focused on your goals and keep working to get here.”

Learn more about our EMS career today at joinfdny.com/careers/ems.

On Wednesday, December 15, FDNY Engine 44, Hot Dog, Siren, FDNY Phoenix Society and NYPD 19th Precinct joined Santa to help spread some holiday cheer at the Ronald McDonald House in Manhattan.

See all the ways in which FDNY members are celebrating the holidays with the communities that they serve by visiting bit.ly/FDNYHolidays21

On Monday, December 13, the FDNY Fire Safety Education Unit partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps in their annual Toys for Tots holiday toy drive, bringing joy to children across the city.