» Officials: FDNY firefighter injured battling Brooklyn fire
19/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
An FDNY firefighter was injured while battling a fire in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon, according to the FDNY. The fire was reported at 310 Powers St. at 2:12 p.m., according to the FDNY. The three-story complex was engulfed in flames, ...

» How the global IT outage is impacting New York City services, transit, local airports
19/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
An update from CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that services numerous industries, appears to have sparked a worldwide IT outage, affecting many businesses and government services, including in New York City and other local areas. "We...

» Firefighters, lawmakers meet in West Carthage to discuss OSHA proposals
19/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
Dozens of firefighters met with local lawmakers on Thursday to talk about new regulations coming from the federal government - regulations that could hurt fire departments and taxpayers’ wallets. “We all need firemen. We all need to prot...

» Fight for Firefighters Foundation shows support for 9-year-old boy with epilepsy in Massapequa
19/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
VIDEO: There was a show of support Wednesday for the child of an FDNY firefighter with special needs. Dino Scali, 9, has a form of epilepsy and other developmental delays and needs constant help to do everyday activities, and on Wednesda...

» FDNY: 4 people, including 3 firefighters, injured in Bronx fire
18/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
Multiple people and firefighters were injured after an overnight house fire broke out on Bronx Park East in Olinville. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded to the fire at 3024 Bronx Park East at Adee and Burke avenues at around 2 a....

» 'The ability to know where they are': Buffalo-based software to enhance readiness and protect firefighters nationwide
18/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
VIDEOS: A technology born right in the Queen City is now keeping firefighters safe nationwide. "Florian" is a piece of software that tracks first responders when in burning buildings. The idea for this technology was born out of tragedy,...

» Gov. Hochul declares statewide state of emergency following storms
18/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
The state of New York has declared a state of emergency following Tuesday’s storms. Gov. Kathy Hochul made that declaration as storms were moving across the state, causing damage and possible tornado touchdowns. “With possible tornado to...

» Fire rips through Southampton home
18/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
PHOTOS: Firefighters rushed to tackle a home ablaze in Southampton Tuesday night. According to Southampton Fire Department public information officer and ex-Chief Chris Brenner Sr., at 9:57 p.m., the department was activated for a struct...

» Homer Fire Department praises teamwork in structure fire
17/07/24 18:32 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
PHOTOS: The Homer Fire Department is crediting teamwork in saving a home from being destroyed. Firefighters were called to a structure fire off Route 281 around 7:30 p.m. Monday. Responding Homer and Preble Fire units prevented the outbu...

» FDNY reports 3 people, including firefighter, injured at multibuilding fire in the Bronx
17/07/24 07:00 from Daily Dispatch: New York News
VIDEO: Two civilians and a firefighter suffered injuries after a fire broke out at some residential buildings in Kingsbridge Heights. According to the FDNY, over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded to the fire on Monday night. Three dif...