Our elite, world-renowned rescue companies are recognized globally for their ability to respond quickly and operate efficiently in any emergency situation in our city. Tuesday, members of Rescue Company 4 in Queens, along with Squad 288, Engine 291, and Ladder 140, responded to a call for a person impaled on a fence. The teams worked swiftly and freed the victim and got them into the care of EMS in just under 10 minutes. These specialized units are constantly training for such incidents, and tha

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of Rescue Company 1, other FDNY units and our partners at the NYPD operated on the Queensboro Bridge during a confined space rescue, locating a victim approximately 50 feet inside one of the bridge’s anchorages. Through coordinated teamwork, communication, and the use of specialized rope rescue equipment, members were able to safely remove the victim from the structure. Operations like this remind us just how important continuous training

Harsh conditions demand precise training. On Tuesday, FDNY members took part in an ice rescue drill to strengthen the skills needed to operate safely and effectively in extreme cold-weather environments. The FDNY maintains more than 80 Ice and Cold Water Rescue companies strategically positioned across all five boroughs, training year-round in open water and pool settings. No ice is worth the risk. Protect yourself, your family, and the responders who may be called to help. Stay off the ice. | N