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Christmas Tree Safety Tips from FDNY

This is one of the deadliest times of the year.  Defective lighting, including frayed electrical cords and plugs, and overloaded outlets, cause almost half of all Christmas tree fires. Both real trees and artificial trees pose a fire risk.  These tips for Christmas tree safety from New York's Finest, FDNY will help keep it safe for you and your loved ones. See … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Safety Tips from FDNY

NYC Free: Smoke Alarms from FDNY

FDNY is kicking off Fire Prevention Week with two days of FREE Open House events, including giving away 15,000 FREE smoke alarms to NYC residents. Join NYC's Bravest this weekend at a firehouse or EMS station near you. Open House events are 11am to 1pm or 1 pm  to 3pm, depending on location. This information is from 2019 and no longer in effect If you don't know … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Smoke Alarms from FDNY

Where to Donate to Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims

As you know, Puerto Rico has been devastated by Hurricane Maria. The island is without power, which includes pumps to provide fresh water, and perhaps millions have lost their homes and possessions to wind or water. Two dozen FDNY and EMS stations and New York State offices in NYC are accepting donations of bottled water, medical supplies, baby food, wipes and diapers, … [Read more...] about Where to Donate to Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims

NYC Free: CPR Classes by FDNY

New York's Bravest, the FDNY, offers FREE CPR classes in libraries, and other locations around New York City. This is a great program, and you will learn enough to save somebody's life. With deadly hurricanes and earthquakes in the news, we are all thinking about how to save lives. Knowing CPR is one of those ways. How to help victims of Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria … [Read more...] about NYC Free: CPR Classes by FDNY

Free CPR classes by FDNY

New York's Bravest, the FDNY, offers FREE CPR classes in libraries, and other locations all over New York City. This is a great program, and you will learn enough to save somebody's life. The program is now called Be 911, and here's what you'll learn from certified FDNY EMS personnel: Basic instruction on performing compressions-only CPR Basic instruction on how to … [Read more...] about Free CPR classes by FDNY

Free CPR classes in NYC

Start the summer with a skill that can save lives. The American Heart Association is offering FREE one-hour CPR and first aid classes throughout the day on Monday, June 4. You'll learn the new hands-only CPR technique and some important other information. I attended a similar class recently, and gained the confidence to step in to do chest compressions until a more skilled … [Read more...] about Free CPR classes in NYC

Meet the FDNY 2014 Calendar guys

Meet the FDNY firefighters featured in The Official FDNY 2014 Calendar of Heroes today in Times Square. These members of New York's Bravest will be at the FDNY Fire Zone Store from 11 a.m. to 2 pm. today to help launch the sale of the calendar, and sign purchased copies. The FDNY Fire Zone Store is on Seventh Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets. Sales of the calendar … [Read more...] about Meet the FDNY 2014 Calendar guys

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Free CPR classes in NYC by FDNY

New York's Bravest, the FDNY, offers FREE one-hour CPR classes in fire department locations, libraries, and other locations all over New York City. Sign up now for classes at the official New York City government website, NYC.gov and be prepared for summer emergencies. This is a great program. It's free, and you will learn enough to save somebody's life. And if you want to … [Read more...] about Free CPR classes in NYC by FDNY

40th Annual NYC Firefighters Race charity fundraiser at Hunter Mt.

For the 40th consecutive year, Hunter Mountain is hosting the FDNY Race, to raise money for charity including the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation. The race is open to any New York City firefighter. Teams dressed in helmets and full turn-out gear attempt to ski or snowboard through a race course while carrying a 50 foot fire hose. Teams are awarded 1st through 5th … [Read more...] about 40th Annual NYC Firefighters Race charity fundraiser at Hunter Mt.

Free CPR classes from FDNY and EMS experts

New York's Bravest, the FDNY, offers FREE one-hour CPR classes in fire department locations, libraries, and other locations all over New York City. Sign up now for classes in September at the official New York City government website, NYC.gov. This is a great program. It's free, and you will learn enough to save somebody's life. And if you want to learn more, there are CPR … [Read more...] about Free CPR classes from FDNY and EMS experts