On the afternoon of February 23, 2024, Ladder 28 arrived first due to a six-story building in Manhattan. Hearing reports of people trapped at the top-floor windows, Firefighter Michael Kotzo of Ladder Company 28 climbed the aerial to the roof, anticipating the necessity of a lifesaving rope rescue.Firefighter Jason Lopez was already on the roof and he and Firefighter Kotzo set up the rope to rescue people trapped at windows. Firefighter Kotzo lowered Lopez to rescue the first victim, successfull

The FDNY is home to some of the most historic firehouses in the country, standing strong through the years and reflecting the resilience, tradition, and dedication of countless generations of firefighters in the City of New York. Squad Company 41 was founded as an Engine Company on January 1, 1874. Throughout its rich history, Squad 41 has reached many milestones, including being disbanded in 1989. On April 4, 1904, they moved to their current firehouse at 330 East 150th Street, where they conti