This week’s spotlight on the FDNY’s most historic firehouses takes us to Little Italy in Manhattan for a tour of Engine Company 55. Originally established on June 4, 1887, at 185 Lafayette Street, the company relocated to its current home in 1899. The building reflects a transition from the Romanesque Revival style to the more decorative Beaux Arts style, both of which were popular in the late 1800s. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

6.5K views · 236 reactions | From May to October, the FDNY puts more of its marine units out on patrol to keep you safe. This long holiday weekend, it’s back to the beach for millions of New Yorkers. The FDNY would like to remind you of some important precautions to take, especially out on the water. Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh met up with Marine Battalion Chief Richard Ferro to get his top safety tips. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

92K views · 111 reactions | #FDNY rescues a man from the tracks at 18th Station today in NYC after he was pushed off the subway platform as a train was pulling in. #citizenapp #citizen #protecttheworld Video courtesy of X/nicksortor | Citizen | Facebook