Throwback FDNY
History Podcasts
The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spotlight on three specific years and share a story from each that we hope brings the Fire Department’s past to life, a must for FDNY history buffs of all ages! This initiative is brought to you with help from the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation.
Location:
United States
Description:
The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spotlight on three specific years and share a story from each that we hope brings the Fire Department’s past to life, a must for FDNY history buffs of all ages! This initiative is brought to you with help from the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.nycfiremuseum.org
Episodes
Throwback FDNY to 1856 when the tallest building in the country is destroyed by fire, to 1920, when the FDNY Honor Emergency Fund was founded, and to 1939, when a new apparatus was introduced at Laguardia Airport.
4/25/2024
Throwback FDNY to 1856 when the tallest building in the country is destroyed by fire, to 1920, when the FDNY Honor Emergency Fund was founded, and to 1939, when a new apparatus was introduced at Laguardia Airport.
Duration:00:00:34
Throwback FDNY to 1882 when Miss Ida Small is saved in a dramatic rescue, to the 1958 launch of the first fireboat named for a woman, and to 1980, when Christine Godek becomes the first female Deputy Commissioner of the FDNY.
3/21/2024
Throwback FDNY to 1882 when Miss Ida Small is saved in a dramatic rescue, to the 1958 launch of the first fireboat named for a woman, and to 1980, when Christine Godek becomes the first female Deputy Commissioner of the FDNY.
Duration:00:17:39
Throwback FDNY to the 1863 New York Draft Riots, beginning in 1898, African-Americans blaze new trails in the Department, and, Augustus Beekman becomes the first Black firefighter to attain the rank of Assistant Chief
2/29/2024
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 1863, the Colored Orphan’s Asylum is burned during the Civil War Riots in New York. Beginning in 1898, African-Americans blaze new trails in the Department. And, in 1966, Augustus Beekman becomes the first Black firefighter to attain the rank of Assistant Chief.
Duration:00:18:28
Throwback FDNY to 1898, the Greater City of New York is consolidated. In 1907, the FDNY Marine Division is formed. And in 1938, Doctor Ernest Stillman is sworn in as an honorary Medical Officer.
1/25/2024
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… in 1898, the Greater City of New York is consolidated. In 1907, the FDNY Marine Division is formed. And in 1938, Doctor Ernest Stillman is sworn in as an honorary Medical Officer.
Duration:00:16:57
Throwback FDNY to 1870, the FDNY unveils its Museum, in 1910, Rhinelander Waldo becomes Fire Commissioner, and in 1911, a devastating fire destroys Dreamland Park in Coney Island.
12/14/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY…in 1870, the FDNY unveils its Museum. In 1910, Rhinelander Waldo becomes Fire Commissioner. And in 1911, a devastating fire destroys Dreamland Park in Coney Island.
Duration:00:18:53
Throwback FDNY to 1868 when a fire engine explodes at a fire on the Bowery, 1883, as the School of Instruction is opened, and in 1991, William Feehan becomes, “The Chief.”
11/16/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… in1868 a fire engine explodes at a fire on the Bowery. In 1883, the School of Instruction is opened. And in 1991, William Feehan becomes, “The Chief.”
Duration:00:17:34
Throwback FDNY to 1924 when the FDNY is presented with its official flag; In 1927, a spectacular fire at the Sherry Netherland Hotel lights up the night sky; And in 1942, Sidney Klein becomes a New York City firefighter.
10/26/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY…in 1924, the FDNY is presented with its official flag. In 1927, a spectacular fire at the Sherry Netherland Hotel lights up the night sky. And in 1942, Sidney Klein becomes a New York City firefighter.
Duration:00:15:44
Throwback FDNY to 1922 when the Department gets its first official photographer; 1939 when the Fire Bell Club of NY is organized; and 1975 when a bomb explodes next to a historic site.
9/28/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 1922, the Department gets its first official photographer. In 1939, the Fire Bell Club of New York is organized. And in 1975, a bomb explodes next to the historic Fraunces Tavern.
Duration:00:15:04
Throwback FDNY to the 19-Teens!
8/10/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 19-teen’s including, in 1911 when John Kenlon was appointed Chief of Department, in 1914 when the Department got its first ambulance for humans, and in 1919 when the Department’s band was formed.
Duration:00:14:53
Throwback FDNY to the 1970’s!
7/20/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY...we’re revisiting stories from the 1970’s including, in 1972 when the Model Cities Program, in 1975 when the FDNY begins its first Emergency Medical Technician Program, and in 1978 as Augustus Beekman is appointed Fire Commissioner.
Duration:00:14:49
Throwback FDNY to the 2023 NYC Fire Museum Golf Outing at the Muttontown Club on Long Island
6/29/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 2023, some of the New York City Fire Museum's biggest supporters gathered at the 3rd annual golf outing and fundraiser at the Muttontown Club in East Norwich, N.Y., to aid the Museum's mission to preserve, celebrate, and educate. The event honored FDNY Chief of Department John J. Hodgens and Matt Duthie, the Senior Vice President of Newmark Property Management. The Museum thanked Platinum Sponsor Silverstein Properties.
Duration:00:21:01
Throwback to the introduction of the pulmotor resuscitators in 1914, and the history of resuscitation equipment and techniques.
5/25/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY, host Gary Urbanowicz welcomes back to the show retired FDNY Division Chief and EMS historian James Martin as his co-host to discuss the introduction of the pulmotor resuscitators in 1914, and how resuscitation equipment and techniques have changed over the years. This conversation helps us mark 2023 National EMS Week, which honors the heroic contributions of those who work on the medical front line.
Duration:00:17:23
Throwback FDNY to 1798 as the Fire Department of the City of New York is formed by an act of the State legislature,1857 when Harry Howard is named Chief Engineer of the fire department, 1964 when a fire strikes in the subway tunnel of the Times Square shuttle.
4/13/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… In 1798, the Fire Department of the City of New York is formed by an act of the State legislature. In 1857, Harry Howard is named Chief Engineer of the fire department. And in 1964 a fire strikes in the subway tunnel of the Times Square shuttle.
Duration:00:16:34
Throwback FDNY to 1899 when a deadly fire at the Windsor Hotel disrupts the St. Patrick’s Day parade; 1902 as the first female ambulance surgeon takes the reins; and 2003 when for the first time, a woman is promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in the FDNY.
3/16/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY... In 1899, a deadly fire at the Windsor Hotel disrupts the St. Patrick’s Day parade; In 1902, the first female ambulance surgeon takes the reins; And in 2003, for the first time, a woman is promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in the FDNY.
Duration:00:16:37
Throwback FDNY to 1741 when a series of fires raised panic in the small colony of New York. In 1863, the Colored Orphan’s Asylum was burned during the Civil War Riots in New York. And an 1885 book tells us about some Black members of the FDNY.
2/16/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY…in 1741 a series of fires raise panic in the small colony of New York. In 1863, the Colored Orphan’s Asylum is burned during the Civil War Riots in New York. And an 1885 book tells us about some Black members of the FDNY.
Duration:00:13:06
Throwback FDNY to 1865 when the Maltese cross is introduced as a symbol of the fire department, 1948 as Peter Loftus is appointed Chief of Department, and 1967 when a gas leak causes a 13-alarm fire in Queens
1/26/2023
In this episode of Throwback FDNY...in 1865, the Maltese cross is introduced as a symbol of the fire department. In 1948, Peter Loftus is appointed Chief of Department. And in 1967, a gas leak causes a 13-alarm fire in Queens.
Duration:00:16:13
Throwback FDNY to a fire in 1835 that destroys nearly 700 buildings in New York City, 1873 when the FDNY organizes what might be their most unusual unit, and 1938 as Clarence Eldridge Meek is sworn in as an Honorary Captain and Librarian of the FDNY
12/22/2022
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… a fire in 1835 destroys nearly 700 buildings in New York City. In 1873, the FDNY organizes what might be their most unusual unit. And, in 1938, Clarence Eldridge Meek is sworn in as an Honorary Captain and Librarian of the FDNY.
Duration:00:15:39
Throwback FDNY to 1861 when the first Medal of Honor is awarded and it has an FDNY connection, 1867 as Doctor Charles McMillan is appointed to be the first official Department Medial Officer, and 1942 when the FDNY Military Services Division is established.
11/17/2022
In this episode of Throwback FDNY… an incident in 1861 leads to the first Medal of Honor being awarded; and it has an FDNY connection. In 1867, Doctor Charles McMillan is appointed to be the first official Department Medial Officer. And, in 1942, the FDNY Military Services Division is established.
Duration:00:15:03
Throwback FDNY to 1913 with the unveiling of the Firemen’s Monument, 1879 when a new apparatus is introduced into the FDNY to combat fires in the city’s skyward-reaching buildings, and in 1954, a notable fire prevention advocate is named Commissioner of the FDNY.
10/20/2022
In this episode of Throwback FDNY, we being in 1913 when the Firemen’s Monument is unveiled; then in 1879, a new apparatus is introduced into the FDNY to combat fires in the city’s skyward-reaching buildings; and in 1954, a notable fire prevention advocate is named Commissioner of the FDNY.
Duration:00:16:33
Throwback FDNY to 1945 when a military bomber hits the Empire State Building, 1970 a terrorist group launches a campaign of arson in New York City, and 1992, Mychal Judge is appointed as an FDNY Chaplain
9/22/2022
In this episode of Throwback FDNY, we begin in 1945, as a military bomber hits the Empire State Building; then in 1970 a terrorist group launches a campaign of arson in New York City; and in 1992, Mychal Judge is appointed as an FDNY Chaplain.
Duration:00:17:53