FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force

FDNY creates task force to tackle NYC wildfires, brush fires amid drought
Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker moved immediately to expand the existing brush fire unit to a larger task force to fight on foot and in 4-wheel drive water trucks.
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 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 Launches Brush Fire Task Force As Upper Manhattan's Inwood Hill Park Faces Another Wildfire Amid Citywide Drought
FDNY responds to another brush fire at Inwood Hill Park amidst a dry spell and launches a Brush Fire Task Force.
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,
Washington Heights brush fire under control: FDNY
Official say the fire burned through around 10 to 15 acres of land, and the dense and hilly terrain and a lack of hydrants ...
Rain expected overnight as drought condition elevated; FDNY battles brush fire in High Bridge Park
With drought warnings on the rise and brush fires a near-daily occurrence, the National Weather Service said relief could ...
New York City Fire Map Shows Where Over 200 Fires Have Started
The record-breaking statistics come as several Northeast states battle extremely dry conditions and multiple wildfires.
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FDNY launches first brush fire task force amid record-dry months
The city fire ... FDNY officials said on Sunday. “Due to a significant lack of rainfall, the threat of fast-spreading ...
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Smoke pours from 44-story New York City skyscraper after reported fire
according to the New York City Fire Department. The blaze erupted around 11:30 a.m., on the roof of The Set, a luxury building on 10th Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets, the FDNY said.
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Jennings Creek Fire spurs evacuations in New York: Is rain finally on the way?
A major storm system that will bring a variety of impactful weather across the United States this week looks to have ...
Increased fire risk alert for New York City, says NWS
. @NWSNewYorkNY has issued a Special Weather Statement for NYC: Elevated risk for fire spread for Monday 11/18, gusts near 15 ...