FDNY Swearing-In Ceremony for Lillian Bonsignore, 37th Fire Commissioner | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

18K views · 191 reactions | The FDNY is encouraging New Yorkers with lithium-ion powered mobility devices to follow practices to prevent fires and keep you safe. Do not leave batteries charging unattended or overnight when you’re sleeping. Do not use power or extension cords to charge. For more important safety information visit fdnysmart.org | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

20K views · 204 reactions | In partnership with the New York City Fire Museum, our "First" series spotlights the FDNY’s trailblazers. During #AAPIHeritageMonth, we are highlighting the first Asian-American firefighter to join the FDNY. On December 16, 1942, Firefighter Joji Furuya was sworn into the FDNY. Furuya was a WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1950 and served the Department for 40 years. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

38K views · 580 reactions | In collaboration with the New York City Fire Museum , each month we spotlight interesting facts, tools, and people of the FDNY who were the “First” to make history. In the latest installation of our FDNY Firsts series, we take a look the Halligan tool that was created in the 1940’s by FDNY Deputy Chief Hugh Halligan. Versions of the Halligan are still used by fire departments around the world. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook