35K views · 1.3K reactions | Ever wondered why it’s FDNY, not NYFD?...

4.6K views · 358 reactions | Yesterday, FDNY members, family and friends gathered at the Firefighters Monument in Manhattan to remember the 18 FDNY members who we have lost over the past year. FDNY Chief of Department Hodgens said,” Our vow to you is to never forget your loved ones – because while they were a member of your family, they were a member of our family as well.” | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

The FDNY is home to some of the most historic firehouses in the country, standing strong through the years and reflecting the resilience, tradition, and dedication of countless generations of firefighters in the City of New York. Squad Company 41 was founded as an Engine Company on January 1, 1874. Throughout its rich history, Squad 41 has reached many milestones, including being disbanded in 1989. On April 4, 1904, they moved to their current firehouse at 330 East 150th Street, where they conti

38K views · 580 reactions | In collaboration with the New York City Fire Museum , each month we spotlight interesting facts, tools, and people of the FDNY who were the “First” to make history. In the latest installation of our FDNY Firsts series, we take a look the Halligan tool that was created in the 1940’s by FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan. Versions of the Halligan are still used by fire departments around the world. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook