Join the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation this fall for the 2025 FDNY High Rise Symposium. On October 3 – 5, 2025, the Symposium will host firefighters, company and chief officers, private sector fire and life safety professionals, property management, building engineering and maintenance personnel. The FDNY HRS will discuss fire and life safety, building systems, fire command operations, first due tactics, UAS and Robotics, Mega High-Rise buildings, buildings under construction, fire codes, terrori

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of Rescue Company 1, other FDNY units and our partners at the NYPD operated on the Queensboro Bridge during a confined space rescue, locating a victim approximately 50 feet inside one of the bridge’s anchorages. Through coordinated teamwork, communication, and the use of specialized rope rescue equipment, members were able to safely remove the victim from the structure. Operations like this remind us just how important continuous training

NY-TF1 is one of 28 Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces nationwide, made up of FDNY Special Operations Command personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Last week, the team carried out a full-scale mobilization drill simulating a Category 4 hurricane striking Fire Island, a barrier island located off Long Island’s southern coast. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

🚒🔥 Welcome to FDNY Rescue Company 1, where every day is a testament to bravery and dedication! This incredible team is at the forefront of rescue operations, ready to tackle any emergency that comes their way. In this video, witness the intense training and teamwork that define the spirit of our fire department. From high-stakes rescues to life-saving interventions, the men and women of Rescue Company 1 exemplify what it means to serve and protect our community. Their expertise and commitment