Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker moved immediately to expand the existing brush fire unit to a larger task force to fight on ...

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first Brush Fire Task Force on Sunday.

The announcement comes after the FDNY responded to 271 brush fires —​ the highest amount in a two-week period in city history ...

The creation of the task force comes as numerous brush fires have plague the city, Long Island and the state in recent weeks.

FDNY responds to another brush fire at Inwood Hill Park amidst a dry spell and launches a Brush Fire Task Force.

The New York City Fire Department is launching a new task force dedicated to helping in the fight against wildfires. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced the creation of the department's first ...

Sunday, FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the creation of the FDNY’s first Brush Fire Task Force, comprised of ...

A team of FDNY fire marshals, drone operators and others will help coordinate and investigate brush fires in New York City.

New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas.

The city fire department has launched its ... of these fires after they happen to keep New Yorkers safe in the future,” Tucker said. The task force’s efforts are divided into pre-fire, active ...

The significant increase in brush fires in New York City has led the FDNY to establish its first Brush Fire Task Force. The ...