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Multiple rescues at lithium-ion battery fire with FDNY Lieutenant Patrick Twomey and Firefighters Robert Rivera and James Soutar
Season 7 Episode 81
Ladder Company 41 arrived first on-scene to fire and smoke pushing out the windows of aseven-story, fireproof multiple dwelling in the Bronx. Lieuten…
4 years, 2 months ago
Treating trapped patients at a building collapse with FDNY Rescue Paramedics Lt. Paul Ardizzone, Hugh Smith and Shewain George
Season 7 Episode 80
On July 30, 2021, Rescue Paramedics Hugh Smith and Shewain George were presented with a challenge that would test their many years of training and ex…
4 years, 3 months ago
Spotlight on roof operations with FDNY Firefighter Philip Gordon
Season 7 Episode 79
At the FDNY, the roof position can be both physically and mentally demanding. The assignments are largely autonomous, but can drastically improve ope…
4 years, 4 months ago
Rising to the challenge in Emergency Medical Dispatch with FDNY EMT Menhaz Bhuiyan
Season 7 Episode 78
Each year, during the month of May, we honor EMTs, paramedics and the entire EMS workforce for their dedication, service and sacrifice. The theme for…
4 years, 5 months ago
Recollections of daring rescue operations with Retired FDNY Lieutenant Kevin Shea
Season 7 Episode 77
Retired FDNY Lieutenant Kevin Shea was involved in one of the most daring roof rope rescues in FDNY history. On May 14, 1991, FDNY firefighters condu…
4 years, 6 months ago
Fostering leadership in EMS with FDNY Deputy Chief Natalia Polunin
Season 7 Episode 76
With 20 years in the Department, FDNY Deputy Chief Natalia Polunin rose through the ranks and was most notably the first woman to command FDNY's spec…
4 years, 7 months ago
Inside look at the FDNY Bravest football team with Head Coach and Firefighter Cameron Peek
Season 7 Episode 75
Firefighter Cameron Peek, Rescue Company 2, has been passed the reins and is embarking on his first season as head coach of one of the Department's l…
4 years, 8 months ago
Lithium-ion battery safety and tactics with FDNY Lieutenant John Cassidy
Season 7 Episode 74
The increase in popularity of battery-operated mobility devices, like scooters, skateboards and bicycles has meant a dramatic increase in fires in Ne…
4 years, 9 months ago
Season 6 Year in Review
Season 6 Episode 73
The great work of our firefighters and EMTs this year show the department’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all New Yorkers. Before we say goodb…
4 years, 10 months ago
Member trapped at commercial roof collapse with FDNY Lieutenants Steve Schuman and Fred Ill
Season 6 Episode 72
In the early morning hours of April 3, 2021, units were met with a heavy volume of fire at a commercial building on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. …
4 years, 11 months ago