The departments executive staff is divided into two areas including a civilian fire commissioner who is in charge of the department and a Fire Chief who is the operational lead. Like most fire departments in the United States, the New York City Fire Department is organized in a paramilitary fashion. Main article: Organization of the New York City Fire Department File:SeptemGround Zero 03.jpgĪn FDNY deputy chief attempts to clear his eyes of soot during rescue efforts at the World Trade Center following the Septemattacks. These challenges add yet another level of firefighting complexity and have led to the creation of the motto for FDNY firefighters of New York’s Bravest. In addition to responding to building types that range from wood-frame single family homes to high-rise structures, there are the many bridges and tunnels, large parks and wooded areas that can give rise to major brush fires, and the largest subway system on the planet. It faces an extraordinarily varied challenge. The FDNY is the largest municipal fire department in the world with approximately 11,400 uniformed officers and firefighters. The New York City Fire Department or the Fire Department of New York City ( FDNY) has the responsibility for protecting the citizens and property of New York City's five boroughs from fires and fire hazards, providing emergency medical services, technical rescue as well as providing first response to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.

Motto: 'New York's Bravest' (EMS: 'New York's Best') ġ4,226 (11,600 Firefighters, 2626 EMT/Paramedics) File:New York City Fire Department Emblem.svg

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