Yesterday, FDNY Lieutenant Adrienne Walsh of Rescue Company 1 retired after 26 years of service. Lieutenant Walsh was appointed as a Firefighter in 1997 and assigned to Engine Company 226 in Brooklyn. On 9/11/01 she responded with Ladder 20 to the World Trade Center attacks, and worked at the site in the days, weeks and months that followed. She became a member of Squad 18 in 2003, and in 2005 was promoted to Lieutenant. In 2008, she returned to Squad 18 and in 2018 she was assigned to Rescue 1,

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of Rescue Company 1, other FDNY units and our partners at the NYPD operated on the Queensboro Bridge during a confined space rescue, locating a victim approximately 50 feet inside one of the bridge’s anchorages. Through coordinated teamwork, communication, and the use of specialized rope rescue equipment, members were able to safely remove the victim from the structure. Operations like this remind us just how important continuous training

Meet Rescue Paramedic Meagan Valicenti from Station 54 in Queens. FDNY Rescue Medics are elite paramedics with advanced training, equipped to deliver critical care in the most hazardous and challenging conditions. Let’s get to work! | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

FDNY Rescue 1 & XR1 arrive on scene at a 10-77 Highrise Fire moments after L13 rescued a victim from the 8th floor at 1806 1st Avenue off E93rd street. XR1 is one of 5 FDNY EMS Rescue Paramedic units assigned to respond with each of the 5 rescue companies. | FDNY Response Videos

A member of FDNY Rescue 1’s inside team forces a door solo at 10-75 Box 1129 this afternoon on 81st street and York Avenue in Manhattan. #fdny #fdrv #rescue1 #manhattan #nyc #fire #firefighter #forcibleentry | FDNY Response Videos

🚒🔥 Welcome to FDNY Rescue Company 1, where every day is a testament to bravery and dedication! This incredible team is at the forefront of rescue operations, ready to tackle any emergency that comes their way. In this video, witness the intense training and teamwork that define the spirit of our fire department. From high-stakes rescues to life-saving interventions, the men and women of Rescue Company 1 exemplify what it means to serve and protect our community. Their expertise and commitment