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In a new Public Service Announcement (PSA), the FDNY is reminding New Yorkers that the safest place to charge and store lithium-ion batteries is outside, where possible.

    Structural fires caused by lithium-ion batteries are up so far in 2025 compared to 2024.

    In a new Public Service Announcement (PSA), the FDNY is reminding New Yorkers that the safest place to charge and store lithium-ion batteries is outside, where possible.

On March 28, 2025, the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation released the latest FDNY Pro Podcast, Episode 112. In it, a longtime EMS member who is also in the U.S. Navy Reserve discusses making an impact on the community in which she grew up.

    The FDNY and the FDNY Foundation released the latest episode of the FDNY Pro Podcast on March 28. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!

In an emergency, every second counts. When a fire breaks out, firefighters rely on quick and easy access to fire hydrants to control flames and save lives.

    In an emergency, every second counts. When a fire breaks out, firefighters rely on quick and easy access to fire hydrants to control flames and save lives.

    Check out FDNYSmart.org for fire hydrant safety information.

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Commissioner's Message

Every day, the members of the FDNY bravely protect life and property in the world's greatest city, as firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and officers. It is an honor and a privilege to work in this great Department.

The FDNY doesn’t just respond to emergencies, we prevent them, too. Take some time to explore this page and all the educational materials available. This information saves lives.

Robert S. Tucker
Fire Commissioner

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