FDNY on Instagram: "Captain Ralph Longo has been with the FDNY for 20 years. He is one of 12 Captains that will be promoted to Battalion Chief on Tuesday. You can stream the full ceremony at YouTube.com/ @OfficialFDNY."

Citizen App | Safety on Instagram: "FDNY crews are battling a school bus fire on the Gowanus Expressway near Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (mile 5.8 I-278). Heavy smoke was reported in the area as multiple units responded. No injuries confirmed at this time, but traffic is heavily impacted. Download Citizen to stay informed with real-time alerts #ProtectTheWorld #Brooklyn #NewYork #Fire #Bus #FDNY #News"

Joseph Downey on Instagram: "“It’s sad, but we have to accept it as part of the job.” - Chief of FDNY Special Operations Ray Downey September 2, 2001 my grandfather made this statement after a LODD funeral on the risks of firefighting and the possibility of death."