Throwback FDNY
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Throwback FDNY to 1856 when the tallest building in the country is destroyed by fire, to 1920, when the FDNY Honor Emergency Fund was founded, and to 1939, when a new apparatus was introduced at Laguardia Airport.
Throwback FDNY to 1882 when Miss Ida Small is saved in a dramatic rescue, to the 1958 launch of the first fireboat named for a woman, and to 1980, when Christine Godek becomes the first female Deputy Commissioner of the FDNY.
In this episode of Throwback FDNY... In 1863, the Colored Orphan’s Asylum is burned during the Civil War Riots in New York. Beginning in 1898, African-Americans blaze new trails in the Department. And, in 1966, Augustus Beekman becomes the first Black firefighter to attain the rank of Assistant Chief.
In this episode of Throwback FDNY...in 1870, the FDNY unveils its Museum. In 1910, Rhinelander Waldo becomes Fire Commissioner. And in 1911, a devastating fire destroys Dreamland Park in Coney Island.
In this episode of Throwback FDNY... in1868 a fire engine explodes at a fire on the Bowery. In 1883, the School of Instruction is opened. And in 1991, William Feehan becomes, “The Chief.”
In this episode of Throwback FDNY...in 1924, the FDNY is presented with its official flag. In 1927, a spectacular fire at the Sherry Netherland Hotel lights up the night sky. And in 1942, Sidney Klein becomes a New York City firefighter.
In this episode of Throwback FDNY... In 1922, the Department gets its first official photographer. In 1939, the Fire Bell Club of New York is organized. And in 1975, a bomb explodes next to the historic Fraunces Tavern.
Throwback FDNY to the 1970’s!
Throwback FDNY
07/20/23 • 14 min
In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1970’s including, in 1972 when the Model Cities Program, in 1975 when the FDNY begins its first Emergency Medical Technician Program, and in 1978 as Augustus Beekman is appointed Fire Commissioner.
Throwback FDNY to the 2024 NYC Fire Museum Golf Outing at the Muttontown Club on Long Island
Throwback FDNY
06/27/24 • 23 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Throwback FDNY have?
Throwback FDNY currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does Throwback FDNY cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History, New York City, Ems and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Throwback FDNY?
The episode title 'Throwback FDNY to 1856 when the tallest building in the country is destroyed by fire, to 1920, when the FDNY Honor Emergency Fund was founded, and to 1939, when a new apparatus was introduced at Laguardia Airport.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Throwback FDNY?
The average episode length on Throwback FDNY is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of Throwback FDNY released?
Episodes of Throwback FDNY are typically released every 28 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Throwback FDNY?
The first episode of Throwback FDNY was released on Jun 25, 2020.
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