The FDNY is Fired Up for Brooklyn! At Engine 224, Lieutenant David Costello says the historic firehouse has a special relationship with the shops in the neighborhood. Many of the businesses have been around for decades. We're kicking off the week leading up to our first summer block party of 2024 by telling stories about the connections between FDNY firehouses, EMS stations and the communities they serve. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

When we tell you that unregulated, illegal lithium-ion batteries are a hazard, WE MEAN IT. FDNY Fire Inspectors continue to check e-bike and e-scooter shops to ensure compliance, but many of these devices and batteries are in private homes. If you have one of these devices in your home, take proper precautions. 🚲 Where possible, store it outside. 🔋Check to see if it is UL certified. 🔌 Never charge devices or lithium-ion batteries overnight or unattended. 🪟Never leave devices or lithium-ion b