Third-Alarm Fire Damages Manhattan Building Under Renovation, FDNY Says
Firefighters battled a stubborn early morning blaze at a three-story building in Manhattan, bringing the fire under control after more than four hours with no serious injuries reported. Manhattan, NY – More…
Queens Apartment Fire Injures 13, Draws 300 FDNY Firefighters to Five-Alarm Blaze
A fast-moving fire tore through a seven-story apartment building in Queens, sending 13 people to hospitals and prompting a massive five-alarm response. Thirteen people were injured after a fire broke out Saturday…
FDNY Paramedics, NYPD Officers Rescue Brooklyn Restaurant Patrons After Explosion Sparks Fire
Brooklyn, NY — Two FDNY paramedics returning from a call rushed into action after hearing an explosion outside a Brooklyn restaurant earlier this month, helping evacuate patrons and extinguish flames before firefighters…
FDNY Stops Brooklyn Rowhouse Fire From Spreading Down Weirfield Street Block
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — FDNY firefighters prevented a fast-moving Brooklyn house fire from spreading through an entire row of attached homes Friday afternoon after flames tore through the upper floor and attic space…
Queens church fire injures 6 firefighters, forces exterior attack as roof collapses
QUEENS, NY — A massive five-alarm fire tore through a church complex in Astoria Thursday evening, injuring six firefighters and forcing crews to retreat as parts of the structure began collapsing, FDNY…
Queens man arrested after four-alarm fire on Avery Avenue leaves four dead
New York City, NY – The New York City Fire Department announced that a Queens man has been arrested in connection with a fatal four-alarm fire that killed four people at a…
Queens man arrested in connection with fatal four-alarm fire that killed four
New York City, NY – The New York City Fire Department announced the arrest of a Queens man in connection with a deadly four-alarm fire that killed four people in a residential…
Clifton launches citywide property inspections ahead of 2027 tax reassessment
Officials say inspectors will visit homes across Clifton as part of a mandatory citywide property revaluation ordered by county and state tax authorities. Clifton, NJ – Property owners in Clifton will soon…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter busted for lewdness and DWI in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Wednesday morning in Greenpoint after allegedly engaging in lewd behavior and driving while intoxicated, according to police. Edgar Bravo, 36, was…
Off-duty FDNY EMT arrested in Queens for vehicular assault and DWI
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty FDNY emergency medical technician was arrested early Saturday morning in Queens and charged with driving under the influence and vehicular assault, police said. Marc Pelaez, 26, was…
Astoria man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal stabbing of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the fatal 2022 stabbing of FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo, District Attorney Melinda Katz announced…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested for assault and child endangerment in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested Friday afternoon in Queens on assault and child endangerment charges, the NYPD confirmed. Francisco Taveras, 43, was taken into custody at approximately 4:18…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested for DWI in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. Jonathan Muniz, 30, was taken into custody at 2:39 a.m.…
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested on assault charge in the Bronx
NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Thursday evening in the Bronx on a criminal obstruction of breathing charge, police said. Hakeem Franklin, 35, was taken into custody…
FDNY Firefighter Arrested on Weapons Charges in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City firefighter was arrested Thursday night in Brooklyn on multiple weapons charges, according to authorities. The arrest occurred within the confines of the NYPD’s 70th…
Off-Duty FDNY EMT Arrested for Assault in New York City
NEW YORK, NY—An off-duty New York City employee, Matthew Vitale, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 12:05 AM within…
FDNY EMT Arrested on Multiple Charges
Queens, NY – On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at approximately 11:52 PM, Park Min, a 31-year-old male employed as an FDNY EMT, was arrested and charged by authorities within the confines of…
Garbage Truck Driver Extricated by FDNY after Colling with Wall, Telephone Pole
NEW YORK, NY – New York firefighters arrived at the scene of a crash in the Bronx when a garbage truck collided with a wall, pinning the driver, with live wires from…