38K views · 578 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

16K views · 1.3K reactions | The FDNY is celebrating 160 years of service in New York City. To celebrate, we want to take you back in time for a look at the trials and triumphs that shaped our Department. Here’s 160 years in 60 seconds! | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

47K views · 1.9K reactions | On this #InternationalFirefightersDay, the FDNY would like to send a special thank you to the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line every day to keep New Yorkers safe. We are grateful for your service. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

105K views · 511 reactions | Anyone who puts on the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) uniform lives up to the name New York’s Bravest in their every action. | Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani | Facebook

46K views · 8.2K reactions | FDNY Fire Marshals have determined that the fire on Wednesday, November 5th, which injured seven firefighters, was caused by the careless disposal of a cigarette. We remind New Yorkers to NEVER flick cigarette butts! Please properly extinguish cigarettes BEFORE throwing them away. For more safety tips, visit FDNYSmart.org. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook