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FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker on Verdict in Captain Alison Russo Case

    On Monday, May 19, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker issued a statement on the verdict in the Captain Alison Russo case.

The Empire State Building lit up the New York City skyline in yellow, white and blue—with red in the mast—on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to kick off National EMS Week 2025.

    For the 17th consecutive year, the Empire State Building lit up the New York City skyline in yellow, white and blue—with red in the mast—on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to kick off National EMS Week 2025.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update after a boat crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.

    At a Public Information Briefing on Saturday, May 17, 2025, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker provided an update after a boat crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.

The FDNY welcomed its first class of 2025 probationary firefighters at a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn.

    The FDNY welcomed its first class of 2025 probationary firefighters at a graduation ceremony on May 14 at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. The probationary firefighters will be assigned to firehouses throughout New York City.

In an annual tradition to honor the dedication of emergency medical services professionals, the FDNY unveiled the 2025 EMS Week Poster on Thursday, May 15, 2025, inside the Commissioner Robert O. Lowery Auditorium at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.

    In an annual tradition to honor the dedication of emergency medical services professionals, the FDNY unveiled the 2025 EMS Week Poster on Thursday, May 15, 2025, inside the Commissioner Robert O. Lowery Auditorium at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.

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Commissioner's Message

Every day, the members of the FDNY bravely protect life and property in the world's greatest city, as firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and officers. It is an honor and a privilege to work in this great Department.

The FDNY doesn’t just respond to emergencies, we prevent them, too. Take some time to explore this page and all the educational materials available. This information saves lives.

Robert S. Tucker
Fire Commissioner

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