September 11, 2001, marked one of our nation’s darkest days. Few responded as bravely as New York City’s first responders. That day, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) lost 343, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey lost 37, and the NYPD lost 23, and many others continue to suffer from illnesses related to 9/11. We will #NeverForget. | NYPD

You know who to call when there’s an emergency! The FDNY wants you to know we are always on and ready to respond. Remember to call 911 only if there’s an emergency, like an odor of smoke or gas, or if there’s a medical emergency. Stay calm and know your location. If you don’t know where you are, look for landmarks and street signs. Answer the dispatcher’s questions. That will help determine what kind of help they need to send. Follow instructions from the dispatcher, who can help with instructio

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