Actor Denis Leary has launched an initiative that puts civilians through FDNY training as a 'crazy idea' to raise funds for fire departments.

Fire Erupts Atop Manhattan Skyscraper Dramatic footage has flooded X, showing what appears to be a fire atop a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan at 6 East 43rd Street, New York City. The FDNY is operating at a fire on East 43rd Street in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/SlJ0UrbSY8 March 17, 2026 Footage: Fire on Madison #nyc. Hope everyone is safe pic.twitter.com/5yLzvGmbh1 March 17, 2026 6 East 43rd Street is on fire. #nyc #fire pic.twitter.com/6rEynZ3u9J March 17, 2026 Happening no...

A major explosion at a Staten Island shipyard has resulted in at least one fatality and injuries to 34 firefighters and EMS workers, according to the FDNY.

As March Madness excitement builds, the FDNY reminded New Yorkers not to park illegally at fire hydrants. Cars parked too close to a hydrant can cause critical delays.

FDNY firefighters standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Yuki Iwamura/AP Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the salaries of firefighters across the US. The highest median wages were in Washington and New York, while the lowest were in Louisiana. The highest reported 90th percentile wage was $143,830 in California. Every day, firefighters in communities across the US risk their lives responding to emergencies. And in the age of worsening wildfires driven by the climate crisis, their jobs have bec...

Actor Denis Leary has launched a unique fundraising initiative that allows civilians to undergo FDNY training to raise money for fire departments.

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) responded to a fire in Midtown Manhattan, located near the route planned for the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade. Details on the cause and extent of the blaze are pending.