Sal Cassano

A woman logs on to Twitter - File / Photo: SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images

NYPD Issues Internal Order On Social Media Use

An internal order made public on Thursday advises members of the nation’s largest police department to “demonstrate professionalism” when using Facebook, Twitter and other social media.

2013/03/28

EMS Lieutenant Timothy Dluhos (credit: Personal Photo via CBS 2)

Vulcan Society Wants FDNY EMT Fired Following Series Of ‘Racist’ Tweets

Leaders of the Vulcan Society, a fraternal organization of black firefighters, are now calling for the ouster of EMS Lt. Timothy Dluhos after the New York Post exposed his questionable Twitter messages.

2013/03/25

Mayor Bloomberg uses a smartphone to take a picture of his daughter at a Knicks game. (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Bloomberg Plays Social Media Guru, Says Media Mogul Murdoch ‘Should Stop Twittering’

Mayor Michael Bloomberg doesn’t understand why people just don’t think before they tweet.

2013/03/25

Engine Co. 228 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was designated a landmark (credit: Google Maps)

Five Working NYC Firehouses Designated As Landmarks

The firehouses have “distinctive architecture” and have been in continuous use for more than a century, according to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission.

2013/02/12

New York City swears in in its first class of probationary firefighters since 2008. (credit: Twitter/FDNY)

NYC Swears In Most Diverse Class Of Probationary Firefighters In FDNY History

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano swore in and congratulated the 318 “probies” at a ceremony at the FDNY Fire Academy on Tuesday.

2013/01/15

FILE -- Firefighters battle a six-alarm fire in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Officials: 2012 Had Fewest Civilian Fire Deaths In NYC History

The city had 58 fire deaths in 2012. That’s four fewer than the previous record low of 62 set in 2010.

2013/01/02

Toy Lighter (credit: Stan Brooks / 1010 WINS)

NYC Fire Commissioner Pushes Ban On Toy Lighters

Is it a lighter meant for adult use or a toy meant for a child to play with? Sometimes it’s hard to tell.

2012/12/12

FDNY Lt. Rich Nappi, of Farmingdale, New York died Monday after battling a blaze at a Bushwick warehouse. (credit: CBS 2 | Inset: Facebook)

Firefighter Rich Nappi Dies, 8 Others Hurt Battling Warehouse Blaze In Bushwick

One firefighter remained in critical condition and four others were listed in serious condition Monday night. A total of eight firefighters were hurt battling the fire, officials said.

2012/04/16

Smoke Detector (file / credit: Gary Dineen/NBAE/Getty Images)

Tragic Stamford Fire Looms Over Spring Forward Weekend

The Christmas day fire that killed three children and two of their grandparents in Stamford looms over this year’s ‘spring forward’ reminder to change smoke detector batteries.

2012/03/09

Funeral Today For NYC EMS Asst. Chief Who Died Of Tumor Linked To WTC

Retired EMS assistant chief John McFarland was revered within the FDNY, and today he is being laid to rest after dying from a brain tumor linked to his service after the attacks of 9/11.

2012/02/10

Fire commissioner Sal Cassano, Police commissioner Ray Kelly, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg - New York, NY - Dec 28, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Most Violent Crimes Down, Sex Crimes Up In NYC

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is closing out 2011 by touting how safe the Big Apple is, announcing near record safety levels were maintained in this year.

2011/12/28

FDNY: Check Your Smoke Detectors When You Set Your Clocks Back

Last year, New York City recorded the fewest fire deaths in the history of record keeping by the FDNY and commissioner Sal Cassano believes education is the reason.

2011/11/04