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Throwback FDNY

The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spo... Read more

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Throwback FDNY to 1868 when Minthorne Tompkins is the first member of the FDNY to receive a medal for valor; in 1889 Hugh Bonner is made Chief of Department and a medal is named in his honor; and a fire in 1975 causes over 260 firefighters to call in sick the next day!

Throwback FDNY to 1868 when Minthorne Tompkins is the first member of the FDNY to receive a medal for valor; in 1889 Hugh Bonner is made Chief of Department and a medal is named in his honor; and a fire in 1975 causes over 260 firefighters to call in sick the next day!

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… in 1868, Minthorne Tompkins is the first member of the FDNY to receive a medal for va... Read more

23 Jun 2022

15mins

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Throwback FDNY to the Department's venture into the domain of pre-hospital emergency medical care in 1914; then in 1966, “Breadbox” ambulances are introduced in New York City; and in 1974, the city graduates its first class of paramedics

Throwback FDNY to the Department's venture into the domain of pre-hospital emergency medical care in 1914; then in 1966, “Breadbox” ambulances are introduced in New York City; and in 1974, the city graduates its first class of paramedics

In this episode of Throwback FDNY, we begin with the Department's venture into the domain of pre-hospital emergency medi... Read more

24 May 2022

19mins

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Throwback FDNY to the Brooklyn Fire Department aquiring its first fire engine in 1785, a devastating fire ravages Brooklyn in 1848, and the appointment of Thomas Nevins as Chief of the Brooklyn Fire Department in 1870

Throwback FDNY to the Brooklyn Fire Department aquiring its first fire engine in 1785, a devastating fire ravages Brooklyn in 1848, and the appointment of Thomas Nevins as Chief of the Brooklyn Fire Department in 1870

In this episode of Throwback FDNY... we venture back to the days of the Brooklyn Fire Department, starting in 1785 with ... Read more

28 Apr 2022

13mins

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Throwback FDNY to the Department appoints its first chaplains in 1899; in 1932, Georgiana McMennamin, the last FDNY Matron is hired, and 1982, Harriett Duren, one of the first female firefighters is appointed

Throwback FDNY to the Department appoints its first chaplains in 1899; in 1932, Georgiana McMennamin, the last FDNY Matron is hired, and 1982, Harriett Duren, one of the first female firefighters is appointed

Throwback FDNY to the Department appoints its first chaplains in 1899; in 1932, Georgiana McMennamin, the last FDNY Matr... Read more

31 Mar 2022

16mins

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Throwback FDNY to Wesley Williams, the first Black officer in FDNY history, the "Model Cities" program is instituted to help combat economic disparities in New York City's most fire-ravaged communities and a lasting tribute to Captain Richard A. Vernon

Throwback FDNY to Wesley Williams, the first Black officer in FDNY history, the "Model Cities" program is instituted to help combat economic disparities in New York City's most fire-ravaged communities and a lasting tribute to Captain Richard A. Vernon

Throwback FDNY to Wesley Williams, the first Black officer in FDNY history, the "Model Cities" program is instituted to ... Read more

24 Feb 2022

17mins

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Throwback FDNY to The Equitable Building fire in 1912 prompts a major innovation in the FDNY, the FDNY takes on the responsibility of providing fire protection at New York’s first commercial airport and the “four-day Commissioner” Elmer Mustard is appointed in 1940

Throwback FDNY to The Equitable Building fire in 1912 prompts a major innovation in the FDNY, the FDNY takes on the responsibility of providing fire protection at New York’s first commercial airport and the “four-day Commissioner” Elmer Mustard is appointed in 1940

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… The Equitable Building fire in 1912 prompts a major innovation in the FDNY, the FDNY ... Read more

27 Jan 2022

15mins

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Throwback FDNY to Chief Joseph Martin Earning his famous nickname in 1899, a happy story emerges from a Manhattan fatal fire in 1946 and an aircraft carrier burns at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1960

Throwback FDNY to Chief Joseph Martin Earning his famous nickname in 1899, a happy story emerges from a Manhattan fatal fire in 1946 and an aircraft carrier burns at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1960

In this episode of Throwback FDNY...Chief Joseph Martin earns his famous nickname at a fire in 1899. One happy story eme... Read more

2 Dec 2021

14mins

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Throwback FDNY to New York City firefighters marching off with General George Washington in 1776, the first NY Fire Zouaves arrive in 1861, and the FDNY Military Memorial is unveiled in 1945

Throwback FDNY to New York City firefighters marching off with General George Washington in 1776, the first NY Fire Zouaves arrive in 1861, and the FDNY Military Memorial is unveiled in 1945

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… New York City firefighters march off with General George Washington in 1776. The Fir... Read more

18 Nov 2021

13mins

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Throwback FDNY to apparatus losses at the Crystal Palace in 1858, Edward Croker becomes Chief of Department in 1899, and the origin of the Bureau of Fire Prevention in 1911

Throwback FDNY to apparatus losses at the Crystal Palace in 1858, Edward Croker becomes Chief of Department in 1899, and the origin of the Bureau of Fire Prevention in 1911

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… the loss of three pieces of FDNY apparatus in a fire at the Crystal Palace in 1858. ... Read more

28 Oct 2021

14mins

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Throwback FDNY to the 1864 attempt to burn down New York during the Civil War, the 1920 bombing on Wall Street, and starting in 1975, why there are no lockers at airports anymore

Throwback FDNY to the 1864 attempt to burn down New York during the Civil War, the 1920 bombing on Wall Street, and starting in 1975, why there are no lockers at airports anymore

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… the 1864 attempt to burn down New York during the Civil War, the 1920 bombing on Wall... Read more

30 Sep 2021

15mins

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