Help keep FDNY safe
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker shared some crucial advice for every home.
“First, check your smoke alarms. Many people have them, but often the batteries are dead. It’s surprising. We even offer to come to your home and install a new one for free. You can also visit FDNySmart.org for more safety tips at no cost.”
“The main fire station, central and constant on Manhattan Island, is a place you’ve likely passed by a hundred times without realizing its significance. Everything flows through there, and yet, it often goes unnoticed.”
So, who are you? How did you get involved with the fire department?
“I live in the area and often ride my bike past the station. The door is usually open, and as a fire enthusiast, I started as a summer intern, helping with engine dispatch. I grew up in New York City, attended Fieldston, and eventually earned my law degree.”
“I worked on a project to track multiple alarm fires in Manhattan. For instance, a fifth alarm would be marked with a white pin, a fourth with red, and a third with green.”
“In the event of a fire in a fireproof apartment building, we advise taking shelter unless directed otherwise. Always close the door behind you. If the door is shut, it can contain the fire. We’re trained to address outdoor fires and vehicle fires. Our mission is to rescue people in New York City.”
“Honestly, I was frightened. I remember being at 345 Park Avenue. The mayor and committee member Tisch were scared, too. The staff accompanied me. Commissioner?”
“They joked about how they thought there would be more food around. And that’s the big story of the day.”
Is there anything else every resident should have?
“Make sure you have several working smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, and fire extinguishers.”
I’ll drop the microphone
I have a question for you.
It seems each politician claims to be louder than the last. I can see the appeal—”Getting It On” is just about grabbing the microphone and making your presence felt. But they’ve damaged the office so much that you wonder if they even recognize the importance of taking the mic seriously.
Forget the sex and cannabis shops. The microphone is the only tool that matters to them.
They hold it, they embrace it, they fuss over it.
Rarely do professional speakers really know how to engage with it. They stand there with their notes, reading some pre-written material.
Yesterday, I sensed the protests, the anger, the movements against rising prices. It’s been a heated issue. Yet, amidst the noise, I’m starting to feel hopeful for the future of a challenging market. We’ve developed a comprehensive program designed to address specific investment goals over the next five years. We have to stay even.
Oh, just like in New York, kids—only in New York.
