FDNY Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ordered the chiefs demoted on Feb. 3. ... the safety of the public and valiant firefighters of the New York City Fire Department.

Thomas Richardson is “living the dream.” The 40-year FDNY veteran, who began his career at a small Brooklyn firehouse, has been named the department’s top uniformed officer, fire … ...

The "excessive sick leave" hasn't had an impact on the department's response time, the FDNY said over the weekend. Firefighters responded to a 911 call for a fire in Washington Heights around 3 a ...

NYC Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announces she's stepping down 00:52. NEW YORK-- Laura Kavanagh, the first woman to lead New York City's fire department, is planning to step down.. Kavanagh ...

The head of the New York City Fire Department has notified Mayor Eric Adams that she intends to step down from her post in order to explore other career opportunities, officials familiar with the ...

“This is a new look for the New York City fire commissioner, but we should remember that our department has changed very much over its 157-year history, and it had always emerged better for it ...

Four former members of the New York City Fire Department died over a four-day period because of 9/11-related illnesses, the FDNY announced Thursday.

On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the New York City Fire Department's first female deputy chief. Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, was promoted from battalion chief to deputy chief.