218K views · 7.1K reactions | Special Delivery! Meet FDNY Firefighters from Engine Company 44 and their neighbors, Lissa and Thomas. They live across the street from the firehouse and FDNY members helped deliver their second son, Barrett, just two weeks ago. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

“This video is a demonstration of the ice and cold water rescue training our Firefighters receive. The situation would have played out the same had the water been frozen. We tether a member, send them out to secure the patient, who will be placed on a stokes basket and removed up the ladder. This can happen any time so we need to be prepared,” says FDNY Captain Arthur Fitzpatrick, Water Rescue Unit, who along with Ladder Company 18 conducted a drill at the South Street Seaport simulating a perso

Across New York City, the FDNY has 22 Surf Rescue Companies stationed along the coast. Members of these companies receive specialized training in water rescues and carry extra equipment designed for emergencies in the water. The FDNY responds to hundreds of water-related emergencies every year, especially during times when lifeguards aren’t on duty. To help protect yourself, always follow safety guidelines when swimming—whether in a pool or along the city’s 520 miles of coastline. Only swim in a

92K views · 112 reactions | #FDNY rescues a man from the tracks at 18th Station today in NYC after he was pushed off the subway platform as a train was pulling in. #citizenapp #citizen #protecttheworld Video courtesy of X/nicksortor | Citizen | Facebook