147K views · 5.3K reactions | FDNY firefighters gathered to salute the medical staff at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Lower Manhattan for their efforts in response to COVID-19. https://abcn.ws/3bMOhOL | ABC News | Facebook

In an emergency when lives are at risk, FDNY dispatchers are the first response, collecting information and making sure help is getting where it needs to go, as quickly as possible. EMT Dale Bartolomeo with Emergency Medical Dispatch says dispatchers are the “silent heroes.” For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we thank our dispatchers who answer thousands of calls each day. They are unseen, but they always provide a comforting presence, and often, lifesaving instructions. “You’re

18K views · 194 reactions | The FDNY is encouraging New Yorkers with lithium-ion powered mobility devices to follow practices to prevent fires and keep you safe. Do not leave batteries charging unattended or overnight when you’re sleeping. Do not use power or extension cords to charge. For more important safety information visit fdnysmart.org | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

18K views · 208 reactions | The FDNY is encouraging New Yorkers with lithium-ion powered mobility devices to follow practices to prevent fires and keep you safe. Do not leave batteries charging unattended or overnight when you’re sleeping. Do not use power or extension cords to charge. For more information visit fdnysmart.org | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook