Today's class of FDNY Probationary Firefighters present the count on deck as the ceremony draws to an end. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

11K views · 897 reactions | Today 291 FDNY Probationary Firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy at a ceremony held in Brooklyn. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

92K views · 112 reactions | #FDNY rescues a man from the tracks at 18th Station today in NYC after he was pushed off the subway platform as a train was pulling in. #citizenapp #citizen #protecttheworld Video courtesy of X/nicksortor | Citizen | Facebook

Across New York City, the FDNY has 22 Surf Rescue Companies stationed along the coast. Members of these companies receive specialized training in water rescues and carry extra equipment designed for emergencies in the water. The FDNY responds to hundreds of water-related emergencies every year, especially during times when lifeguards aren’t on duty. To help protect yourself, always follow safety guidelines when swimming—whether in a pool or along the city’s 520 miles of coastline. Only swim in a