FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force

FDNY creates task force, will use drones in fight against rash of brush fires
The parks provide refuge for residents of a go-go-go city. But they also make the area more prone to brush fires during droughts. From Nov. 1-Nov. 14, amid a historic dry spell, there were 271 fires, the most over a two-week period in city history.
FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires
New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could escalate the damage,
FDNY launches Brush Fire Task Force to tackle wildfires amid recent spike across historically-dry NYC
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the establishment of the department’s first-ever Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday as wildfires continue to pop up across the Northeast, including in New York City,
FDNY forms Brush Fire Task Force as wildfires reach historic levels in New York City
With the city Fire Department battling brush fires at a historic pace, the FDNY announced Sunday the creation of the FDNY’s first Brush Fire Task Force. Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the initiative will include fire marshals,
FDNY launches first-ever Brush Fire Task Force dedicated to fighting wildfires
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.
FDNY Commissioner announces new Brush Fire Task Force amid recent wildfires in New York City
The New York City Fire Department is launching a new task force dedicated to helping in the fight against wildfires. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday,
FDNY creates new task force to focus solely on rampant NYC brush fires
An elite team of FDNY fire marshals, fire protection inspectors, and drone operators is being pulled together to combat the stunning rise in brush fires across New York City exacerbated by the area’s ongoing drought,
Volunteer firefighter arrested for allegedly starting Long Island brush fire
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly admitting to setting one of the brush fires ...
Long Island firefighter accused of setting Medford brush fire
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island firefighter charged with setting brush fires during driest period in NY for 160 years
A Long Island volunteer firefighter was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly confessing to having started one of the brush ...
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Long Island officials investigate brush fires after firefighter charged with arson
Long Island officials say they’re investigating the cause of several brush fires after a volunteer firefighter was charged with arson for one of them. They allege Jonathan Quiles used burning ...
New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island
A volunteer firefighter on Long Island, New York, was arrested Tuesday after he intentionally started a brush fire, ...
Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Setting Long Island Brush Fire
A volunteer firefighter was arrested and charged after allegedly setting a brush fire on Long Island, New York, on Tuesday.
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New York firefighter charged with arson for allegedly setting Long Island brush fire
The arrest comes after a string of brush fires were reported in the New York and New Jersey areas. Approximately six fires ...
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Deadly brush fires costing CT millions to battle amid 'historic' drought, officials say
A historic fall drought has sparked brush fires across the Northeast, including nearly 200 in Connecticut, that have resulted ...
Long Island firefighter arrested, accused of intentionally setting brush fire: police
A Medford, New York, volunteer firefighter has been arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire in Suffolk County on Long Island despite extremely dry conditions in the region, according to ...
Brush fires in Medford add to expanding list of Suffolk blazes
One of the fires broke out near Twelve Pines Park. Another was located about six miles north in the vicinity of residential ...