On Jan. 29, 2025, the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation released the FDNY Pro Podcast for January 2025. Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker discusses issues facing the Department, including a new push for federal legislation to regulate lithium-ion batteries and utilizing artificial intelligence to improve public safety. Listen now!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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Leadership Fire Commissioner The Fire Commissioner, appointed by the Mayor of the City of New York, is the civilian administrator and head of the Department. Read bio First Deputy Commissioner The First Deputy Commissioner, appointed by the Fire Commissioner, is the second highest ranking civilian administrator in the Department. Read bio Chief of Department …

Chief Esposito began his career with the Department in 1991 and most recently served as Chief of Operations, where he oversaw the day-to-day work of more than 11,000 firefighters and fire officers, as well as dozens of high-ranking Staff Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, and Battalion Chiefs. Previous to his appointment as Chief of Operations, Chief Esposito was the Chief of Special …

Support Fire & Life Safety Education FDNY Foundation Established in 1981 as the Fire Safety Education Fund, FDNY Foundation is the official not-for-profit organization of the New York City Fire Department. Its core mission is to fund fire and life safety education and support the Department's lifesaving mission. With help from the FDNY Foundation, its Partners and the …

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