Fire Department - NYC.gov
The FDNY, in partnership with New York City Emergency Management, hosted a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training exercise on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Department's Fire Academy on Randall's Island. The full-scale training event helps strengthen citywide preparedness ahead of major upcoming events across New York City.

Overview - NYC.gov
Overview The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and is universally recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. Annually, FDNY responds to millions of emergency calls. The Department's primary mission is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, fire prevention, and other critical ...

Mission & Values - NYC.gov
Mission & Values As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, FDNY protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors. The Department advances public safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the FDNY to make significant contributions to the ...

Certificates of Fitness - NYC.gov
Certificates of Fitness The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) issues Certificates of Fitness (COF) for various types of dangerous occupations. We provide study materials, other guidance and tests to individual applicants to ensure they know how to safely use, store and handle dangerous materials in the workplace. Under the New York City Fire Code, a COF is needed to: Manufacture, store ...

Organization - NYC.gov
The FDNY organization page provides information about the structure and operations of the New York City Fire Department.

Welcome to Inside the FDNY - NYC.gov
Access resources and information for FDNY members, including policies, procedures, training materials, and more on the official NYC Fire Department portal.

History - NYC.gov
History The origins of the Fire Department of New York City date back to 1648, but it wasn’t until 1865 that the modern-day FDNY first was established with the creation of the Metropolitan Fire Department (M.F.D.). The first professional unit, Engine Company Number 1, went into service on July 31,1865, at four Centre Street in Manhattan. The first ladder trucks were pulled by two horses and ...

fire-commissioner - NYC.gov
The 37th Fire Commissioner of the Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) is Lillian Bonsignore. Commissioner Bonsignore was appointed as a New York City EMT in 1991 ...

NYC Fire Code
NYC Fire Code › The New York City Fire Code is a City law that establishes fire safety requirements for buildings and businesses in New York City. It applies to all persons and places in New York City. The Fire Code regulates such matters as the prevention and reporting of fires; emergency preparedness; the manufacture, storage, handling, use and transportation of hazardous materials and ...

News - FDNY - NYC.gov
FDNY and NYPD officials provide update on 5-alarm fire in Queens Apr 30, 2026 At a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, April 30, 2026, FDNY and NYPD officials provided an update on a 5-alarm fire at Box 4676 in Queens. FDNY units operating at a 5-alarm fire in Queens on Thursday, April 30, 2026. At a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, April 30, 2026, FDNY and NYPD off...