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Saturday, June 11th, 2022, Good Morning!

2022-06-11T10:00:00-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Saturday, June 11th, 2022 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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[WATCH] Vintage PSA from New York City Fire Department: "Close the Door"

2022-03-29T16:00:00-04:00

A public service announcement on closing your door! Should be a primary component of fire safety messages.

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Learn the History of Hook & Ladder 1 / Engine Company 7 Fire House in Tribeca

2022-01-25T16:00:00-05:00

Our friends at local historical blog Daytonian in Manhattan recently dug up the history of the Hook & Ladder 1 / Engine Company 7 firehouse in Tribeca.

Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 was established during British rule, on July 10, 1772. After many of its volunteer members marched off to fight in the Revolution, it was reorganized in 1784 and given the name “Mutual Hook & Ladder No. 1.” It was Mutual Hook & Ladder No. 1’s foreman who designed the fireman’s helmet with the high crown and broad rear brim in the late 1820s. It is still used today with some variations.

Check out the full article to learn more about the history of this old Tribeca firehouse.

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Saturday, August 14th, 2021, Good Morning!

2021-08-14T10:00:00-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Saturday, August 14th, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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Friday, September 11th, 2020, Good Morning!

2020-09-11T10:00:00-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Friday, September 11th, 2020 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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[VIDEO] New York Fire Department Teaches You How to Escape a Fire in Your Building

2020-07-27T12:00:00-04:00

The type of building you live in affects how you and your loved ones should plan for and escape a fire. Knowing if you live in a fireproof or non-fireproof building can help save your life. Follow these #FDNYSmart tips to help create your escape plan.

Check out FDNYSmart to see more tips to help keep you and your family safe.

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[WATCH] 30 Minutes of Recently Restored 9/11 Footage From Ground Level

2018-09-11T11:00:00-04:00

Originally captured by photojournalist Mark LaGanga of CBS News, this heartbreaking 9/11 ground level video was recently restored and enhanced, now showing the day's attacks in 60fps. Take some time today to watch this, or another 9/11 video if you can.

05:48 - Inside WTC 7 at the main lobby.
09:44 - View on the WTC-7 south face from west after WTC-2 (South Tower) collapsed, but before the collapse of WTC 1 (North Tower).
18:07 - WTC 1 collapses at 10:28am.

Videographer: Mark LaGanga/CBS News
View on WTC from: Northwest, West and Southwest
Camera Locations: West Street, Vesey Street, WTC-7 lobby, Chambers Street

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Legally Beat the Summer Heat with New York City Fire Hydrants and the FDNY

2018-07-25T16:30:00-04:00

New York City has had some pretty intense heat waves in recent years, and a common way for residents to beat the heat is to turn a neighborhood fire hydrant into a large sprinkler for the kids. You're not supposed to go out with a wrench and open one on your own though, so how do you legally get a fire hydrant turned on? Check out this short PSA from the New York City Fire Department to learn how to request your legal spray cap.

A safe and fun way to keep cool during New York City’s summer months is to open fire hydrants responsibly by visiting your local firehouse to request a spray cap to be installed on a hydrant in your neighborhood. You must be 18 years of age and show photo ID. Do not open fire hydrants yourself, as it depletes water sources and water pressure, making it difficult for firefighters to fight fires and endangering the lives of both New Yorkers and first responders.

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With Recent NYC Heat Wave, FDNY Reminds You to Plug A/C Directly Into Wall Outlet

2018-05-03T13:30:00-04:00

Be #FDNYSmart - always plug air conditioners directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord or surge protector.

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Vintage Photograph Shows Actor Steve Buscemi When He Was a New York City Firefighter in 1981

2018-04-04T13:00:00-04:00

Actor and producer Steve Buscemi wasn't always on the silver screen. Born here in Brooklyn in 1957, the Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, and Boardwalk Empire star used to work in the New York City Fire Department, as seen in this vintage photograph from 1981. He used those old skills to volunteer with the department in the days following 9/11 as well.

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