NYPD Aviation and Emergency Services Units, alongside FDNY, responded swiftly to 911 calls; scuba divers reached the struggling victims, who had been submerged up to 40 minutes in 36 degree fahrenhite water, and hoisted them via ropes from a hovering helicopter onto stable ice before hospital transport. All three survived in stable condition at Mount Sinai South Nassau and St. John's Episcopal Hospitals, with witnesses noting prior warnings ignored. [NYPD Queens rescue, Scuba Divers Rescue Queen

New Yorkers - only call 911 during a real emergency. Allow first responders to assist those most in need. If you are not severely ill, follow the guidelines put in place by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and keep health care access available for those with more severe illnesses. If you have more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing and very high fever, go to an emergency department. Only call 911 if you need help right away. If you need help finding a health care provid

September 11, 2001, marked one of our nation’s darkest days. Few responded as bravely as New York City’s first responders. That day, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) lost 343, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey lost 37, and the NYPD lost 23, and many others continue to suffer from illnesses related to 9/11. We will #NeverForget. | NYPD

You know who to call when there’s an emergency! The FDNY wants you to know we are always on and ready to respond. Remember to call 911 only if there’s an emergency, like an odor of smoke or gas, or if there’s a medical emergency. Stay calm and know your location. If you don’t know where you are, look for landmarks and street signs. Answer the dispatcher’s questions. That will help determine what kind of help they need to send. Follow instructions from the dispatcher, who can help with instructio

Last week, the TFD recruit class of 25-2 held their 9/11 Tribute Workout. Many of the recruits weren’t born when the planes flew into the Twin Towers. This workout is designed to teach them about the sacrifice of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Before the workout, retired FDNY Lieutenant Dan Rowan spoke to the recruits about that day and the people who were lost. Recruits put on their turnouts and a badge with a photo of one of the firefighters. They worked in te