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Sep 9, 2021 · The first reference to the ‘F-D-N-Y’ was made in 1870 after the Department became a municipally controlled organisation. In January 1898, the Greater City of New York was created with the FDNY now overseeing all fire services in the new boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
- Celeste Neill
On January 1, 1898, the Greater City of New York was formed with the FDNY now overseeing all fire services in the newly formed boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. A new charter accompanied the reorganization of the City. The Board of Fire Commissioners, in place since 1865, was replaced by a single Commissioner.
The Bronx lost more than 97 percent of its buildings to fire and abandonment between 1970 and 1980, according to census data. In 1976, arson rates hit a record high with 13,752 recorded arsons.
The City of Brooklyn and it’s Fire Department had a remarkable growth in the 28 year period from establishment of the paid Brooklyn Fire Department to consolidation with the City of New York.
The Fire Department of the City of New York has a long history of firefighting, extending back to the days of Dutch colonization. The Museum tells this story through our vast collection of objects, memorabilia, and photographs.
New York City Fire Department. The New York City Fire Department, officially the Fire Department of the City of New York ( FDNY) is the full-service fire department of New York City, serving all five boroughs. The FDNY is responsible for fire suppression and fire prevention, and is a major provider of EMS services in New York City.
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May 3, 2019 · In the 1970s, fires ravaged much of the Bronx: seven census tracts lost 97 percent of their buildings and 44 tracts lost more than 50 percent. Many people still believe that those fires were the...
