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In the department’s first line-of-duty death in more than two years, the FDNY lost a 17-year veteran to what appeared to be a heart attack at the scene of a…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2012

Government

Following the Story: Nationwide, Firefighter Deaths Drop

The number of on-duty deaths dropped by 7 percent nationwide. New York City closed out another year without a fatality during an operation, despite responding to 23,000 blazes.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

Watch a Wind-Driven Fire

With FDNY a key partner, federal scientists have been experimenting with better ways to fight wind-driven fires. Watch what happens in this test when a window in a burning room…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

This Building Killed 1 Firefighter but May Save Dozens

Two fires 10 years apart at one high-rise in the Rockaways helped convince the FDNY to reconsider its time-honored tactics when dealing with wind-driven fires.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

Out of 9/11 Tragedy Came Change for FDNY

Serious problems with the emergency response on 9/11 contributed to the loss of rescuer lives. A decade later, FDNY counts itself much better prepared. But some questions remain.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

06

Sep 2011

Uncategorized

Costly Lessons: What We've Learned From Firefighter Deaths

A City Limits investigation looked at FDNY fatalities over 20 years, finding common factors and tracking the city’s efforts to address them.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

06

Sep 2011

Government Opinion

Firefighter for a Day

After months reporting a story on the FDNY, all it took was three steps into a smoky room for this reporter to realize how much he didn’t know.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

06

Sep 2011

Government

Fire Inspections: Closed Doors Aren't the Only Barrier

After an April fire killed a family in a building that had been illegal converted, City Hall established a new task force to improve inspections. Some pols pushed for more…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

06

Sep 2011

Government

New Phase of Building Code Changes Looms

In the wake of the World Trade Center collapse, the city undertook a comprehensive revision of its building and fire codes. Fire safety advocates didn’t get all they wanted. Will…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government