In an emergency when lives are at risk, FDNY dispatchers are the first response, collecting information and making sure help is getting where it needs to go, as quickly as possible. EMT Dale Bartolomeo with Emergency Medical Dispatch says dispatchers are the “silent heroes.” For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we thank our dispatchers who answer thousands of calls each day. They are unseen, but they always provide a comforting presence, and often, lifesaving instructions. “You’re

18K views · 1K reactions | The FDNY has seen a 26% increase in structural fires this year compared to the same time period in 2024. We are urging New Yorkers, once again, to charge and store these batteries OUTSIDE. Let’s work together to keep our city safe. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

10K views · 98 reactions | The FDNY urges New Yorkers to always close the door when escaping a fire. Closing the door saves lives. For more #FDNY safety information, go to FDNYSmart.org. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook