New York City Fire Museum

Throwback FDNY

Explore the fascinating history of New York City's Fire Department through captivating stories from the past. Perfect for enthusiasts and curious minds alike!

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Throwback FDNY to 1948, when Firefighter Louis Block becomes the fifth person in the world to receive a heart transplant.

E59 • 8 mins • Apr 17, 2025

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Apr 17, 2025

Throwback FDNY to 1948, when Firefighter Louis Block becomes the fifth person in the world to receive a heart transplant.

E59 • 8 mins

Mar 27, 2025

Throwback FDNY to 1990, when an arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club claimed 87 lives.

E58 • 9 mins

Feb 13, 2025

Throwback FDNY to 1952, when Victor Collymore is appointed to the FDNY, where he would help bridge the gap between the department and the communities it served.

E57 • 6 mins

Jan 30, 2025

Throwback FDNY to 1898, when the FDNY transitioned the city away from volunteer fire services to a citywide department, following the consolidation of the five boroughs.

E56 • 14 mins

Dec 26, 2024

Throwback FDNY to 1913, when radio communications were first attempted by the FDNY, to 1956, when a devastating fire and explosion rocked the Luckenbach steamship pier in Brooklyn, and to 1964, when the first Tower Ladder apparatus went into service in New York City.

E55 • 16 mins

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