Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.

Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.

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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.

Throwback FDNY

Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.

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Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.

Throwback FDNY to 1849, when the San Francisco Fire Department is organized by members of the FDNY, to 1883, when the sliding pole is introduced in the FDNY, and to 1974, when the first class of Paramedics in New York City graduated.

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