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

The FDNY is home to some of the most historic firehouses in the country, standing strong through the years and reflecting the resilience, tradition, and dedication of countless generations of firefighters in the City of New York. Squad Company 41 was founded as an Engine Company on January 1, 1874. Throughout its rich history, Squad 41 has reached many milestones, including being disbanded in 1989. On April 4, 1904, they moved to their current firehouse at 330 East 150th Street, where they conti