Graduation held for hundreds of FDNY recruits
A graduation ceremony was held this week for nearly 300 New York City Fire Department probationary firefighters. The recruits now join the nation's largest fire department.
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A graduation ceremony was held this week for nearly 300 New York City Fire Department probationary firefighters. The recruits now join the nation's largest fire department.
One person was killed, 17 were injured and dozens of people were displaced.
Beckwith was retired when terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001, but he didn't hesitate to join the search for survivors.
The FDNY removed 37 people from a derailed MTA F line subway train in Brooklyn Wednesday. No injuries have been reported, according to officials. The derailment comes less than a week after a collision on the 1 line caused a derailment and injured dozens.
A corner of the seven-story building on West Burnside Avenue and Phelan Place in Morris Heights came crashing down Monday afternoon.
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh issued strong words for retailers who continue to sell uncertified batteries, and food delivery companies whose workers use scooters and e-bikes.
Over 130 firefighters, EMTs and paramedics responded. All three floors of the brownstone were completely charred.
Two more FDNY members have died from diseases caused by working in rescue and recovery at the World Trade Center after 9/11, fire officials said.
Retired New York City firefighter Rob Serra's first day on the job was September 11th, 2001. Now he is the vice president of the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting September 11th first responders with medical needs not covered by insurance. Serra joined CBS News to talk about the health care needs still facing those who rushed to help 22 years ago.
9/11: The FDNY | 60 Minutes
On September 11, 2001, 343 members of the Fire Department of New York perished while trying to rescue people trapped in the World Trade Center. Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were there that day and the loved ones of those who never made it home.
Two retired NYPD sergeants, now health care providers, continue to see health challenges among first responders more than two decades after the terrorist attacks.
Social media video shows the dramatic scene when the crane arm came down, crashing into a building across the street.
None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening, officials said.
Mark Batista served as both a firefighter and an EMT at the New York City Fire Department for 15 years, officials said in a statement.
Firefighter Robert Thomas is leaving us in good hands, though: His three sons will carry on the tradition - one of the FDNY's largest Black legacy families.
After becoming trapped, one firefighter jumped off a second-floor balcony into the driveway, officials said.
The blaze started around 11 p.m. and took 90 minutes to subdue, according to officials.
Port Authority staff evacuated 167 people from the plane using emergency slides, officials said.
New York City made history this year with two women appointed to lead the country's largest fire and police departments for the first time ever.
New York City made history appointing the first two women to lead the country's largest fire and police departments. In their first joint interview, only on “CBS Mornings,” FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell discuss their historic leadership and how they plan to keep the city safe.
Holly Williams reports from the U.K. with details on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral; Scott Pelley speaks with firefighters who were at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Officials from the New York City Fire Department rescued people who were trapped by a fire in a high-rise apartment building on Saturday.
Two children and two officers were among ten people hurt, some seriously.
A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself in an apartment.