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New York City Fire Department Appoints First-Ever Female Commissioner
Laura Kavanagh, who is the first female commissioner in the 157-year history of the Fire Department of New York City, called her new role "the honor of a lifetime" Ingrid Vasquez is a ...
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New York City Fire Department | Company Overview & News
New York's Finest include more than 10,000 firefighters and nearly 3,000 emergency medical technicians and paramedics. The chief officer is the fire commissioner, who is appointed by the mayor.
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New York Fire Department to Be Led by Woman for First Time
Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday named a woman to lead the New York City Fire Department for the first time in the agency’s 157-year history. Mr. Adams promoted Laura Kavanagh, the acting ...
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New York Fire Department members protest ahead of Covid-19 ... - CNN
Members of the New York City Fire Department gathered Thursday to protest the city’s looming Covid-19 vaccine mandate as officials brace for possible mass staffing shortages.
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New York City Fire Department to be led by woman for 1st time in agency ...
New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, right, and New York Mayor Eric Adams, left, hold an NYFD badge after Kavanagh was sworn in during a ceremony at FDNY Engine 33/Ladder 9, Oct ...
Flames and smoke force passengers to flee New York City area train
Passengers have evacuated a New York City area commuter train after a fire caused at least one car to fill with smoke ...
Staten Island families learn fire safety at National Coloring Book Day event
Staten Island families recently celebrated ‘National Coloring Book Day’ The NYC Administration for Children’s Services, the ...
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Air Quality Alert issued for New York City, surrounding area due to Canadian wildfires
Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has caused air quality alerts for parts of New York state, including New York City.