New York City Fire Department Ladder Company 3 one of the FDNY’s oldest ladder companies, founded in 1865 has always stood watch over the East Village. But on September 11, 2001, its story became forever intertwined with one of our nation’s darkest days. That morning, as the World Trade Center burned, both tours of Ladder 3 stayed on duty, packing their rig with more firefighters than usual and racing toward the North Tower. Captain Patrick J. Brown and his crew were last heard from on the 35th

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Watch as Firefighter Mark Heingartner explains how FDNY members performed a roof-rope rescue to save an individual from a fire yesterday in Harlem. Read more about the heroic rescue at: on.nyc.gov/3bpoRaY | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

5.4K views · 6.4K reactions | Welcome to “The Hot Corner,” home of Engine 155 and Ladder 78 on Staten Island. Both companies were established in the early 1900s and relocated to their current address at 14 Brighton Avenue in 1931. Staten Island is home to 18 Engine Companies, 12 Ladder Companies, one Squad Company, and one Rescue Company spread throughout the borough. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook