FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force

FDNY creates new task force to focus solely on rampant NYC brush fires
An elite team of FDNY fire marshals, fire protection inspectors, and drone operators is being pulled together to combat the stunning rise in brush fires across New York City exacerbated by the area’s ongoing drought,
FDNY creates task force amid record number of brush fires in NYC
The significant increase in brush fires in New York City has led the FDNY to establish its first Brush Fire Task Force. The task force consists of fire marshals, fire inspectors, and tactical drone units.
FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires
New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could escalate the damage,
FDNY launches Brush Fire Task Force to tackle wildfires amid recent spike across historically-dry NYC
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the establishment of the department’s first-ever Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday as wildfires continue to pop up across the Northeast, including in New York City,
FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force as wildfires reach historic levels in New York City
With the city Fire Department battling brush fires at a historic pace, the FDNY announced Sunday the creation of the FDNY’s first Brush Fire Task Force. Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the initiative will include fire marshals,
FDNY launches first-ever Brush Fire Task Force dedicated to fighting wildfires
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.
FDNY Commissioner announces new Brush Fire Task Force amid recent wildfires in New York City
The New York City Fire Department is launching a new task force dedicated to helping in the fight against wildfires. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday,
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FDNY's New Task Force Will Battle Record Rise In NYC Brush Fires
On Nov. 8, firefighters battled a two-alarm brush fire at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The article FDNY's New Task Force Will ...
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Westchester, hit by 131 brush fires so far in November, urges caution from residents
Westchester County has been hit with 131 brush fires in November so far ... New York City mayor Eric Adams announced a drought warning for the Hudson Valley and NYC's five boroughs. "We haven’t ...
NYC air quality unhealthy for some amid brush fire smoke. Here's today's forecast.
Air quality today in the New York City area could be unhealthy for sensitive groups amid brush fires in New Jersey and ...
FDNY responds to another Staten Island brush fire; the 17th in past weeks
The blaze was reported just before 6 p.m. in New Springville, across the street from a busy warehouse store, an FDNY ...
'Treacherous conditions' in NYC: Firefighters battling record number of brush fires
The New York City fire department has responded to 229 brush fires from October 29 to Nov. 12, a record for any two-week ...
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Brush fire in Alley Pond Park highlights growing wave of NYC fires amid drought conditions
A two-alarm brush fire erupted at Alley Pond Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13, highlighting a concerning trend of increasing ...
NYC Weather: Rain possible this week as city endures frequent brush fires
According to the AccuWeather website, Staten Island will finally experience some rain “late Wednesday night through Thursday ...
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Fires in NYC parks are common. The drought is making them bigger and more frequent.
Parks department data shows firefighters responded to more than 400 fires in city parks between 2020 and August 2024.