November 30, 2022
You may be hearing more and more about “lithium-ion batteries” these days. They’re rechargeable batteries that can be found in electronic devices in every home – […]
October 11, 2022
School is in session and we’re back too, kicking-off a brand-new season of the “FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!” just in time for Fire Prevention […]
June 10, 2022
In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! we’re taking part in the annual CPR-AED Awareness campaign! This initiative spotlights how lives can be saved if more people know hands-only CPR and how to use an […]
June 1, 2022
Though any season is a good time to be #FDNYSmart, in this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! we’re going to talk about […]
April 30, 2022
It’s career day at #FDNYSmart! That means in this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! we’ll explore the various career paths the FDNY […]
March 31, 2022
Here at the FDNY we like to say, “Practice makes perfect.” We practice a lot, so when there’s an emergency we are ready to go. […]
February 25, 2022
Each February we observe National BurnAwareness Week. In this Episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! We discuss how best to avoid burns and […]
January 28, 2022
Did you know “Closing the Door” when escaping a fire helps keep smoke and fire from spreading? It’s true and is so important. Closing doors […]
January 6, 2022
In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids! the podcast team is having a party. They remind everyone to have a fantastic holiday […]
November 22, 2021
Did you know that the rechargeable batteries, or Lithium-ion batteries, that power devices, like your phone, tablet, electric scooters or e-bikes can overheat, catch fire […]
October 8, 2021
In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for Kids!, the season premiere for the 2021-2022 school year, we are celebrating the annual Fire Prevention […]
October 5, 2020
From the brand new FDNY Fire Zone in Rockefeller Center, host FDNY Captain Michael Kozo and Chloe, our student co-host from Brooklyn, discuss how everyone […]
June 1, 2020
An Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, can be a lifesaving device for someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast […]
February 7, 2020
It’s true that the most common way to be burned in the home is through contact with heat or flames. But, in this episode of […]
December 6, 2019
We are having a holiday party! In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for kids, we join all of our hosts while they celebrate […]
October 15, 2019
Fire is not a toy! No one should play with matches, lighters, candles and the gas stove. Children are curious and naturally want to explore, […]
May 31, 2019
When someone’s heart has stopped, it is critical that bystanders not only call 911… starting CPR will help that person and increase their chance of […]
February 8, 2019
At home, burns occur most often in the kitchen or bathroom. In this episode of the FDNY Smart Podcast for kids, FDNY EMT Sarah McShane […]
October 31, 2018
Being #FDNYSmart means having an escape plan in case of a fire. Families should plan and then practice with everyone in their home. FDNY Firefighter […]
October 19, 2018
It’s so important to close the door as you’re escaping a fire. This will help stop the fire from growing and spreading and can save […]
October 9, 2018
Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are a meaningful safety feature to have in every home. Both alarms protect against dangers that are often times […]