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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 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 creates task force, will use drones in fight against rash of brush fires
The creation of the task force comes as numerous brush fires have plague the city, Long Island and the state in recent weeks.
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 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 battling brush fire in Harlem amid drought warning
Firefighters are on the scene of another brush fire burning in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. The fire in Harlem was reported at West 155th Street & Harlem River Drive. Residents are advised to expect smoke and traffic delays in the area.
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FDNY reports lithium-ion battery was present at the scene of a fire on Exterior Street
FDNY reports lithium-ion battery was present at the scene of a fire on Exterior Street ...
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Queens Village man killed during house fire on 110th Avenue on Sunday: FDNY
A Queens Village man was killed after he became trapped in his bedroom after a fire swept through a home at 218-59 110th Ave.
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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 ...
Scaffolding collapse in NYC sends 3 people to the hospital: FDNY
Fire crews in New York City responded to a scaffolding collapse early Monday morning, sending three people to the ...
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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 ...
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Brush fire in Washington Heights under control, FDNY says
HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Firefighters are on the scene of another brush fire burning in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. The fire in Harlem was reported at West 155th Street & Harlem River Drive.
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FDNY fights rubbish fire on Staten Island Railway tracks
The fire started at 1:48 a.m. in the vicinity of Front and Thompson streets, according to a spokesman for the FDNY/EMS.
East New York Day Care Catches On Fire: FDNY
A day care center in Brooklyn caught on fire on Tuesday morning, New York City Fire Department officials said. The fire ...