Throwback FDNY to the Fire Department within the Fire Department of 1918, the 1932 Ritz Tower Fire and Explosion, and the Olympic Firefighter of 1948

In this episode of Throwback FDNY… we begin in 1918 with a Fire Department within the Fire Department, next, is the Ritz Tower Fire and Explosion in 1932, and we introduce you to an Olympic Firefighter from 1948

What is Throwback FDNY?

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.