FDNY Swearing-In Ceremony for Lillian Bonsignore, 37th Fire Commissioner | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Once you’ve applied to become an EMT with the FDNY, it’s important to begin preparing for entry into the FDNY EMS Academy. The Academy’s goal is to equip probationary EMTs with more than just physical readiness; it also focuses on preparing them mentally and emotionally for the profession, the career ahead, and the challenges they may face in the field. Instructors will provide support in the classroom, during physical training, and in helping future FDNY EMTs become the best versions of themsel

230K views · 70 shares | SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Four EMT workers were hospitalized when an ambulance overturned Saturday in New York City. MORE: https://bit.ly/2YYuMfb | News 12 | Facebook

20K views · 204 reactions | In partnership with the New York City Fire Museum, our "First" series spotlights the FDNY’s trailblazers. During #AAPIHeritageMonth, we are highlighting the first Asian-American firefighter to join the FDNY. On December 16, 1942, Firefighter Joji Furuya was sworn into the FDNY. Furuya was a WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1950 and served the Department for 40 years. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

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