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March 7, 2017

Be #FDNYSmart: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries!

Hi Friends!  It’s Hot Dog here to remind you that this weekend we are changing our clocks.  A good rule of thumb is to also […]
January 23, 2017

If the Lights Go Out Be #FDNYSmart

Hi Friends, As we are getting ready for some possible hazardous weather the next couple of days with rain and strong winds, there are some […]
January 9, 2017

Be #FDNYSmart and Don’t Be Careless with Cigarettes

Hi Friends, Smoking is dangerous!  In fact, each day 1300 people die from smoking alone.  That’s because the nicotine and other poisonous chemicals in smoke […]
December 20, 2016

Stay #FDNYSmart This Holiday Season

 Hi Friends!  It’s the holiday season, a time to celebrate with loved ones.  But it’s also a time to be #FDNYSmart.  Did you know that […]
November 21, 2016

Be #FDNYSmart When Cooking This Thanksgiving

Hi Friends, it’s Hot Dog here. Thanksgiving is coming and it’s time to celebrate with family, friends and food! But it’s also a time to […]
November 2, 2016

Hot Dog Says Change Your Batteries

Hi Friends, it’s Hot Dog here.  This weekend we are changing our clocks and with that we want to remind you to tell your friends […]
October 26, 2016

Hot Dog Reminds You to Review Your Escape Plan

Hi Friends, it’s Hot Dog here.  There is a chill in the air and with cooler weather there actually could come an increase in fires. […]
October 13, 2016

A Successful Fire Prevention Week

Hi Friends, it’s Hot Dog.  Fire Prevention Week is coming to a close and it’s been a great one!  This year’s campaign was:  “Don’t Wait […]
October 7, 2016

Fire Prevention Week: Don’t Wait – Check the Date!

Hi Friends! It’s Hot Dog here to let you know about an important week coming up. Oct. 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week.  Friends here […]
September 29, 2016

Be #FDNYSmart with Candles During The Holiday Season

Hi Friends!  The holiday season is coming upon us. We have many friends who are getting ready to observe the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah […]
September 8, 2016

An #FDNYSmart Start to the School Year

Hi Friends, It’s Hot Dog with our latest Smart Barks.  It is important to be #FDNYSmart year round.  But as the school year is coming […]
August 21, 2016

Teaching Children The Importance of Fire Safety and Prevention

Hi Friends!  It’s Hot Dog here in our latest Smart Barks Post.  In the past two weeks, the FDNY has responded to three serious fires […]
August 10, 2016

Hot Dog Warns About the Dangers of Playing with Fire

Hi Friends!  On Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, three of our own Firefighters were critically injured in a 4-alarm fire in the Bronx.  Fire Marshals later […]
July 13, 2016

FDNY Kicks off Summer Block Parties!

Hi Friends! It’s Hot Dog here with a cool event to celebrate the summer! The FDNY is holding a series of block parties in all […]
May 26, 2016

Stay #FDNYSmart and Stay Away From This Dangerous Trend

Hi Friends! It’s Hot Dog. There has been a disturbing trend lately that has been sweeping the country and some of our young friends. It […]
May 18, 2016

Second Annual FDNY Open House 2016

Hi Friends!  It’s Hot Dog here, coming off a great weekend for the second annual FDNY Open House.  On Saturday, May 14th, more than 200 […]
October 2, 2015

Fire Prevention Week 2015

Hey Friends, Hot Dog here! It’s that all-important time of year again: Fire Prevention Week! My friends at the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation have […]
August 25, 2015

Be #FDNYSmart About Electrical Fire Danger

Hey friends, I have some important safety tips to pass along. I want you to know about the dangers of electrical fires. It’s important for […]
July 2, 2015

Take it From Hot Dog & Siren- Summer Safety Tips!

Hi friends, Firefighter Hot Dog and EMT Siren here! We hope you enjoyed our Summer Safety PSA and learned some helpful tips that you will […]
May 15, 2015

Meet My Friend, Siren!

Hi everyone! I have exciting news to share… I have a new friend I’d like you to meet. Her name is Siren and she is […]
March 26, 2015

Working Smoke Alarms Saves Lives!

Friends, did you know that having working smoke alarms in your home cuts your chances of dying in a fire nearly in half? Well, it’s […]
January 26, 2015

Let it Snow! And Remember to Stay Safe and #FDNYSmart

I love the snow! Building snowmen, getting into snowball fights with my friends and sledding down hills are just some of my favorite winter activities, […]
December 19, 2014

Happy Holidays! Stay Safe and be #FDNYSmart!

I love the holiday season! Getting to spend time with my family and friends, playing in the snow, eating yummy treats and sharing holiday cheer […]
November 3, 2014

Did You Remember to Change the Batteries in Your Smoke and CO Alarms?

I tend to be a very organized Dalmatian, and to-do lists help me keep track of all of my responsibilities. This past weekend, my to-do […]