Throwback FDNY

Throwback FDNY to the 1920s!

Throwback FDNY to the 1920s!

Throwback FDNY to the 1700s!

Throwback FDNY to the 2025 NYC Fire Museum Golf Outing at the Muttontown Club on Long Island

Throwback FDNY to 1870, when a challenging fire in Brooklyn takes place under water

Throwback FDNY to 1948, when Firefighter Louis Block becomes the fifth person in the world to receive a heart transplant

Throwback FDNY to 1990, when an arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club claimed 87 lives

Throwback FDNY to 1952, when Firefighter Victor Collymore is appointed to the FDNY, later helping to make inroads into local communities

Throwback FDNY to 1898, when the FDNY transitioned the city away from volunteer fire services to a professional department

Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.

Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.

Throwback FDNY to 1897, when a monument is unveiled at Gettysburg Battlefield honoring veterans of the New York Fire Zouaves, to 1952, when a member of the FDNY suggests that a Helicopter Company be formed in the Department, and to 1963, when a firehouse gets caught in the middle of a long-standing feud.

Throwback FDNY to 1897, when a monument is unveiled at Gettysburg Battlefield honoring veterans of the New York Fire Zouaves, to 1952, when a member of the FDNY suggests that a Helicopter Company be formed in the Department, and to 1963, when a firehouse gets caught in the middle of a long-standing feud.

Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.

Throwback FDNY to 1898, when John Jay Scannell becomes the Commissioner of the Fire Department of the Greater City of New York, to 1922, when fire sweeps through the shore-side Arverne neighborhood in Queens, and to 1937, when the Memorial Wall in Headquarters is unveiled.

Throwback FDNY to 1898, when John Jay Scannell becomes the Commissioner of the Fire Department of the Greater City of New York, to 1922, when fire sweeps through the shore-side Arverne neighborhood in Queens, and to 1937, when the Memorial Wall in Headquarters is unveiled.

Throwback FDNY to the 1940’s!

In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1940’s including, In 1940, the FDNY’s landmark training publication, WNYF, debuts. In 1946, the short-lived Chief of Staff and Operations post is introduced. And, in 1947, the massive Grace Land Pier Fire occurs.

Throwback FDNY to the 1860’s!

In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1860’s including, in 1865, when Elisha Kingsland becomes the first Chief Engineer of the new Department. Also in 1865, the Maltese cross is introduced as the symbol of the FDNY. And finally, in 1867, a military structure is introduced to the Department by General Alexander Shaler.

Throwback FDNY to the 2024 NYC Fire Museum Golf Outing at the Muttontown Club on Long Island

Throwback FDNY to 1861 when members of the FDNY fight a blaze in our nation’s capital, to 1942, when Joji Furuya becomes the first Asian-American firefighter in the Department, and to 1958, when Department Order Number 219 advises FDNY firefighters the implementation of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

Throwback FDNY to 1856 when the tallest building in the country is destroyed by fire, to 1920, when the FDNY Honor Emergency Fund was founded, and to 1939, when a new apparatus was introduced at Laguardia Airport.

Throwback FDNY to 1856 when the tallest building in the country is destroyed by fire, to 1920, when the FDNY Honor Emergency Fund was founded, and to 1939, when a new apparatus was introduced at Laguardia Airport.

Throwback FDNY to 1882 when Miss Ida Small is saved in a dramatic rescue, to the 1958 launch of the first fireboat named for a woman, and to 1980, when Christine Godek becomes the first female Deputy Commissioner of the FDNY.

Throwback FDNY to 1882 when Miss Ida Small is saved in a dramatic rescue, to the 1958 launch of the first fireboat named for a woman, and to 1980, when Christine Godek becomes the first female Deputy Commissioner of the FDNY.

Throwback FDNY to the 1863 New York Draft Riots, beginning in 1898, African-Americans blaze new trails in the Department, and, Augustus Beekman becomes the first Black firefighter to attain the rank of Assistant Chief

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 1863, the Colored Orphan’s Asylum is burned during the Civil War Riots in New York. Beginning in 1898, African-Americans blaze new trails in the Department. And, in 1966, Augustus Beekman becomes the first Black firefighter to attain the rank of Assistant Chief.

Throwback FDNY to 1898, the Greater City of New York is consolidated. In 1907, the FDNY Marine Division is formed. And in 1938, Doctor Ernest Stillman is sworn in as an honorary Medical Officer.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… in 1898, the Greater City of New York is consolidated. In 1907, the FDNY Marine Division is formed. And in 1938, Doctor Ernest Stillman is sworn in as an honorary Medical Officer.

Throwback FDNY to 1870, the FDNY unveils its Museum, in 1910, Rhinelander Waldo becomes Fire Commissioner, and in 1911, a devastating fire destroys Dreamland Park in Coney Island.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY…in 1870, the FDNY unveils its Museum. In 1910, Rhinelander Waldo becomes Fire Commissioner. And in 1911, a devastating fire destroys Dreamland Park in Coney Island.

Throwback FDNY to 1868 when a fire engine explodes at a fire on the Bowery, 1883, as the School of Instruction is opened, and in 1991, William Feehan becomes, “The Chief.”

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… in1868 a fire engine explodes at a fire on the Bowery. In 1883, the School of Instruction is opened. And in 1991, William Feehan becomes, “The Chief.”

Throwback FDNY to 1924 when the FDNY is presented with its official flag; In 1927, a spectacular fire at the Sherry Netherland Hotel lights up the night sky; And in 1942, Sidney Klein becomes a New York City firefighter.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY…in 1924, the FDNY is presented with its official flag. In 1927, a spectacular fire at the Sherry Netherland Hotel lights up the night sky. And in 1942, Sidney Klein becomes a New York City firefighter.

Throwback FDNY to 1922 when the Department gets its first official photographer; 1939 when the Fire Bell Club of NY is organized; and 1975 when a bomb explodes next to a historic site.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 1922, the Department gets its first official photographer. In 1939, the Fire Bell Club of New York is organized. And in 1975, a bomb explodes next to the historic Fraunces Tavern.

Throwback FDNY to the 19-Teens!

In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 19-teen’s including, in 1911 when John Kenlon was appointed Chief of Department, in 1914 when the Department got its first ambulance for humans, and in 1919 when the Department’s band was formed.

Throwback FDNY to the 1970’s!

In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1970’s including, in 1972 when the Model Cities Program, in 1975 when the FDNY begins its first Emergency Medical Technician Program, and in 1978 as Augustus Beekman is appointed Fire Commissioner.

Throwback FDNY to the 2023 NYC Fire Museum Golf Outing at the Muttontown Club on Long Island

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 2023, some of the New York City Fire Museum's biggest supporters gathered at the 3rd annual golf outing and fundraiser at the Muttontown Club in East Norwich, N.Y., to aid the Museum's mission to preserve, celebrate, and educate. The event honored FDNY Chief of Department John J. Hodgens and Matt Duthie, the Senior Vice President of Newmark Property Management. The Museum thanked Platinum Sponsor Silverstein Properties.

Throwback to the introduction of the pulmotor resuscitators in 1914, and the history of resuscitation equipment and techniques.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY, host Gary Urbanowicz welcomes back to the show retired FDNY Division Chief and EMS historian James Martin as his co-host to discuss the introduction of the pulmotor resuscitators in 1914, and how resuscitation equipment and techniques have changed over the years. This conversation helps us mark 2023 National EMS Week, which honors the heroic contributions of those who work on the medical front line.

Throwback FDNY to 1798 as the Fire Department of the City of New York is formed by an act of the State legislature,1857 when Harry Howard is named Chief Engineer of the fire department, 1964 when a fire strikes in the subway tunnel of the Times Square shuttle.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 1798, the Fire Department of the City of New York is formed by an act of the State legislature. In 1857, Harry Howard is named Chief Engineer of the fire department. And in 1964 a fire strikes in the subway tunnel of the Times Square shuttle.

Throwback FDNY to 1899 when a deadly fire at the Windsor Hotel disrupts the St. Patrick’s Day parade; 1902 as the first female ambulance surgeon takes the reins; and 2003 when for the first time, a woman is promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in the FDNY.

In this episode of Throwback FDNY... In 1899, a deadly fire at the Windsor Hotel disrupts the St. Patrick’s Day parade; In 1902, the first female ambulance surgeon takes the reins; And in 2003, for the first time, a woman is promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in the FDNY.