FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force

FDNY creates task force, will use drones in fight against rash of brush fires
The parks provide refuge for residents of a go-go-go city. But they also make the area more prone to brush fires during droughts. From Nov. 1-Nov. 14, amid a historic dry spell, there were 271 fires, the most over a two-week period in city history.
FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires
New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could escalate the damage,
FDNY creates task force amid record number of brush fires in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The significant increase in brush fires in New York City has led the FDNY to establish its first Brush Fire Task Force. The task force consists of fire marshals, fire inspectors, and tactical drone units. It will investigate the causes ...
FDNY Stands Up Brush Fire Task Force as Drought Continues
A team of FDNY fire marshals, drone operators and others will help coordinate and investigate brush fires in New York City.
FDNY launches first-ever Brush Fire Task Force dedicated to fighting wildfires
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.
FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force as wildfires reach historic levels in New York City
Sunday, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the creation of the FDNY’s first Brush Fire Task Force, comprised of fire marshals, fire inspectors, and tactical drone units in response to the historic increase in brush fires occurring throughout the five boroughs. Read… https://t.co/D6kjoojD7E
FDNY Commissioner announces new Brush Fire Task Force amid recent wildfires in New York City
The New York City Fire Department is launching a new task force dedicated to helping in the fight against wildfires. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday,
FDNY launches Brush Fire Task Force to tackle wildfires amid recent spike across historically-dry NYC
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the establishment of the department’s first-ever Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday as wildfires continue to pop up across the Northeast, including in New York City,
FDNY creates new task force to focus solely on rampant NYC brush fires
An elite team of FDNY fire marshals, fire protection inspectors, and drone operators is being pulled together to combat the stunning rise in brush fires across New York City exacerbated by the area’s ongoing drought,
Scaffolding collapse in NYC sends 3 people to the hospital: FDNY
The New York Fire Department responded to a scaffolding collapse in Manhattan early Monday morning that sent three people to ...
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FDNY Firefighter's Trumpet for Funerals, Memorial Stolen from Car
Capt. Anthony Holz said the trumpet he plays at memorial services and FDNY events was stolen while he was on-duty.
1 Person Killed In Queens House Fire: FDNY
One person was killed in a Queens house fire over the weekend, FDNY officials said. The blaze started at a home on 221st ...
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FDNY launches first brush fire task force amid record-dry months
The task force, which will include fire marshals, fire protection inspectors and tactical drone units, will focus on rapid ...
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FDNY captain on a mission to bring stolen trumpet back home
An FDNY captain in the Bronx is on a mission to bring his stolen trumpet home. Captain Anthony Holz keeps the city safe at night. Then, during the day, as a member of the ceremonial unit, he puts his ...
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FDNY battles three-alarm fire in Howard Beach, displacing residents and injuring two firefighters
The FDNY battled an intense three-alarm apartment building fire at the Greenwood Arms complex in Howard Beach on Thursday ...
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FDNY: More than 230 brush fires in the last 2 weeks
A red flag warning was in effect Saturday - underscoring the danger for fires to spread easily and rapidly. The FDNY says it ...