FDNY Headquarters Complex (New York City, New York)

The FDNY, the largest municipal fire department in the United States, has approximately 11,600 uniformed officers and firefighters and over 3,200 uniformed EMTs and paramedics. It faces an extraordinarily varied challenge. In addition to responding to building types that range from wood-frame single family homes to high-rise structures, there are the many bridges and tunnels, large parks and wooded areas that can give rise to major brush fires, and one of the largest subway systems in the world. These challenges add yet another level of firefighting complexity and have led to the creation of the motto for FDNY firefighters of New York’s Bravest.

As first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, FDNY protects the lives and property of New York City residents and visitors. The Department advances public safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the FDNY to make significant contributions to the safety of New York City and homeland security efforts.

The move to the Fire Department’s new location has been completed--9 MetroTech Center in downtown Brooklyn now is the headquarters of the recently merged Fire/EMS operations. This newly constructed building boasts:

• State-of-the-art audio-visual center
• 200-seat auditorium
• Operations Command Post, where critical incidents can be monitored by senior staff
• Training rooms
• Records room with moving files
• Fitness Center
• Physical therapy unit that currently is in the design stage
• Indoor, below-grade parking facilities

9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3858
T 718 488 8200
F 718 403 1650


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Coordinates:  40°41'40"N 73°59'4"W
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