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 ...

An early morning fire at the Ravenswood Generating Station in Long Island City on Wednesday sent a thick cloud of black smoke billowing over the Queensbridge Houses that could be seen for miles. 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 ...

CBS News New York's Ali Bauman got a preview of how the FDNY and NYPD are preparing to keep the massive crowds safe.

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.