Citizen App | Safety on Instagram: "FDNY crews are battling a school bus fire on the Gowanus Expressway near Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (mile 5.8 I-278). Heavy smoke was reported in the area as multiple units responded. No injuries confirmed at this time, but traffic is heavily impacted. Download Citizen to stay informed with real-time alerts #ProtectTheWorld #Brooklyn #NewYork #Fire #Bus #FDNY #News"

Joseph Downey on Instagram: "“It’s sad, but we have to accept it as part of the job.” - Chief of FDNY Special Operations Ray Downey September 2, 2001 my grandfather made this statement after a LODD funeral on the risks of firefighting and the possibility of death."

Joseph Downey on Instagram: "The FDNY is like no other because of how we’re there for each other in the worst times, because of how we’re there for each other in times of need and how we’re there for each other in the good times. The @chiefraymonddowney and @34.3foundation will be raising funds and accepting any donations for Lacy, the daughter of our fallen brother, Firefighter Joe Herman from Ladder Co. 111."