The nation's largest Emergency
Medical System merges into FDNY.
Hurricane Hortense -- FDNY responds to Puerto Rico.
|
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at
9 MetroTech Center, site of new FDNY Headquarters.
Inter-agency Chemical Exercise (ICE) Drill conducted
to highlight NYC's capabilities in response to a terrorist
chemical attack. |
NYC Civilian Fire Deaths
plummet to a 53-year low.
5 Engine Companies converted to Squad Companies (7 total).
Times Square scatfold collapse (28-day FDNY operation).
Ladder 133 established in Queens, the first new fire
company in a decade. |
FDNY awarded permanent use
of Fort Totten in 1998; design/build/renovations commenced
in 1999.
Sprinkler Code Legislation expanded to residential high-rise
buildings. |
