Video by Adam / FDNY firefighter Patrick Brady, a 42-year-old 11-year veteran from a multigenerational firefighting family, died of a heart attack while battling a six-story apartment building blaze in Brownsville, Brooklyn, on November 8, 2025. Brady suffered cardiac arrest on the roof of the burning structure on Kings Highway and was pronounced dead at Brookdale University Hospital despite immediate treatment. Four other firefighters and one civilian sustained minor injuries. Mayor Eric Adams

This past Tuesday, members of FDNY’s Rescue Operations, HazMat Operations, the Rebreather Task Force, and EMS Special Operations joined forces with the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force Marines for a Rebreather Drill in the East New York Tunnel. The drill depicted an explosion in a heavily trafficked automobile tunnel that runs parallel to a train tunnel where both entrances to the tunnel collapsed, and rescuers must gain access in order to search for and remove victims. “Things are gr

NY-TF1 is one of 28 Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces nationwide, made up of FDNY Special Operations Command personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Last week, the team carried out a full-scale mobilization drill simulating a Category 4 hurricane striking Fire Island, a barrier island located off Long Island’s southern coast. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

🚒🔥 Welcome to FDNY Rescue Company 1, where every day is a testament to bravery and dedication! This incredible team is at the forefront of rescue operations, ready to tackle any emergency that comes their way. In this video, witness the intense training and teamwork that define the spirit of our fire department. From high-stakes rescues to life-saving interventions, the men and women of Rescue Company 1 exemplify what it means to serve and protect our community. Their expertise and commitment