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06/06/2026
On Saturday, fans from around the world gathered at FDNY Ladder 8 in Tribeca to celebrate Ghostbusters Day.
The annual fan-led fundraiser, held with support from the FDNY Foundation, featured live performances, fire safety education, special guests, exclusive merchandise, and more. Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to learn important fire safety tips while celebrating the iconic firehouse made famous by the Ghostbusters films.
06/06/2026
Warm weather = grilling season! Be safe if you’re planning to grill this weekend.
✅ Use grills outside only
✅ Never leave a lit grill unattended
✅ Use utensils and heat-resistant gloves when handling hot grills
✅ Keep a fire extinguisher nearby
Go to FDNYSmart.org for more safety tips.
During CPR Awareness Week, remember that effective chest compressions should be strong and steady, about 100 to 120 beats per minute, just like your favorite song. 🎶
Every year from June 1 through June 7, the FDNY, the , and our partners mark National CPR and AED Awareness Week with a citywide educational campaign aimed at encouraging more New Yorkers to learn hands-only CPR.
Take a moment this week to learn the signs of cardiac arrest and how to perform hands-only CPR by visiting FDNYSmart.org.
06/05/2026
We know you’re psyched. We are, too! Please celebrate responsibly.
Go New York, Go New York, Go! 🏀
06/05/2026
On Monday, FDNY Marine 8 rescued a 30-year-old man in distress in the waters south of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge near Hoffman Island.
The FDNY commends the professionalism, teamwork, and swift actions of the members of Marine 8, whose efforts helped bring this rescue to a successful outcome.
06/05/2026
The FDNY was proud to celebrate its inaugural Caribbean American Heritage Month event on Thursday at FDNY Headquarters, hosted by the FDNY Caribbean Society. Thank you to all who joined us in recognizing the culture, heritage and contributions of Caribbean Americans across our Department and New York City.
At approximately 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, FDNY members assigned to the Robotics Unit and EMS rescued two swimmers in distress off Rockaway Beach at Beach 85th Street just 20 minutes after lifeguards had gone off duty.
While patrolling the shoreline with a drone, Firefighter Michael Stothers spotted the swimmers struggling in the water and, within minutes, successfully deployed a Restube flotation device from the drone. The flotation device began to inflate as soon as it hit the water and helped both swimmers remain afloat until rescuers arrived.
EMT Michael Ormiston, of Station 47, entered the water with a rescue torpedo and made contact with one victim, while Firefighter Patrick O’Leary assisted in bringing the individual safely to shore. An off-duty lifeguard assisted with the rescue of the second swimmer. Both patients were transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
⚠️ As more New Yorkers head to the beach this summer, the FDNY reminds residents to swim only when lifeguards are on duty, follow the posted safety signs and to stay alert to changing water conditions.
06/03/2026
The FDNY held its 157th Medal Day Ceremony on Wednesday at City Hall in Manhattan, honoring the lifesaving actions by Department members during incidents throughout the previous calendar year. The ceremony, which dates back to 1869, is one of the Department’s most time-honored traditions.
“Medal Day is a moment that celebrates the best and the bravest among us,” FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said. “In the FDNY, there is never a dull moment. Responding to fires and medical emergencies is what we do every single day, every single tour. Our jobs require that we repeatedly put ourselves in harm’s way in service of others. That’s why days like today are so incredible, because we take a moment to take stock of the truly hair-raising, remarkable, and heroic responses that you will remember for the rest of your careers.”
“’I was just doing my job’ could very well be the unofficial slogan of the FDNY. And yet, you do your jobs because you love your city, because you have dedicated your lives to making New Yorkers safer each and every day in ways often unrecognized,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. “Today gives us the opportunity for something different. It offers us an opportunity to recognize your work, to recognize the ways in which you have served our city.”
157th FDNY Medal Day (2026), Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore presides