The house that never sleeps: 24 hours with the FDNY

The FDNY granted us total access, spending twenty-four hours with the firefighters of Engine Company 255 and Ladder Company 157 in Brooklyn -- one of the busiest firehouses in New York.
Eyewitness News reporter N.J. Burkett and photographer Josh Hartmann followed them on virtually every run.
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[@markwendland6672]

52 seconds and out the door. That's pretty good response time

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

well, it's a tiny station, so 52 seconds should be more or less normal. Stations over here should be out after 60 seconds, however 90 are realistic due to the size of many stations

[@javlafan2728]

@@EnjoyFirefighting same here in finland professionals should be enroute to the scene in 1 minute and volunteers should be enroute in 10 minutes

[@hannaoerman1]

czclx cdgsa😠🇦🇴🇦🇨

[@rainbowofficial7824]

Yep Pretty Good Response Time!!

[@yamato3870]

Scramble!!! Scramble!!! Scramble!!!

[@joshanderson3315]

Massive respect to all first responders in NY, NYPD and FDNY!

[@scatt9944]

JoshAnderson thanks

[@ST-xs5du]

Walt King what are you trying to say? Military FF and Military police don’t even do anything close to what civ police or Fire does. Did you even serve in the military? I highly doubt it

[@infamous_badger]

@@ST-xs5du wait.. So someone cant thank the Fire Dept and Police Dept without being in the military?

[@softenbysam]

Why just in that area?

[@vxlt_Ghostly]

Congrats, you got a heart by a news channel

[@oxfordbags]

out the door in 52 seconds, they should teach that to MY WIFE

[@anonymousthanks4718]

LOOOOL

[@patrickbirtch694]

WOW

[@Ken-lp9qt]

😂 You’re living dangerously, my friend!

[@SaquonBagger]

Lol.

[@jaydenVII]

I wonder who’s sleeping on the couch tonight

[@abc7NY]

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

[@brandonwilson4281]

Louisville Wayne

[@lymanfisher733]

Eyewitness News ABC7NY would love to do a ride along with fdny down at ten house

[@butthurt8]

Thank you for not being fake news garbage. I like the fact that you report about the wonderful firemen.

[@eskimoto4417]

thanks for a non depressive story

[@robertharvey9047]

NHL' new Jersey devils

[@williamsmith8333]

I have so much respect to Firemen/women, police and military servicemen! If you're willing to risk your life, you ARE a hero in my book!

[@JuanStufff]

@Christian Beck first responders are heroes Cheers

[@ogrehater516]

im not a hero im only vol firefighter from ny

[@PvPParasite]

@Christian Beck Heroes are people that help or save other people.

[@firefighterprodigy]

Christian Beck You’re an absolute disgrace just so you know.

[@itzmeese]

Christian Beck First responders are heroes, that is all.

[@TheBlacksheep2020]

The reporter did an excellent job. Great job the FDNY also! Absolute Heros!

[@marioiacolucci]

Be safe boys

[@Eric_Stoneheart420]

The reporter was NJ Burkett, hes famously known as a reporter who had an unscripted run as he and his crew fled to a basement just as the south tower collapsed on 9/11. I remember seeing him as a kid and the fear in his voice.

[@conpop6924]

This is the reporter who was right under the south tower when it collapsed on 9/11

[@detectivedouche2790]

Omg it is

[@seamus1956]

While this is a great look at a single station and a testament to FDNY, it is also a big thank you to the hundreds of thousands of smoke eaters at fire agencies all over the country who put their lives on the line daily for our protection - all amazingly dedicated, extraordinarily skilled men and women. Thank you for your incredible service and may God keep you safe from harm.

[@robertharvey9047]

35

[@mikemcallister5511]

Being a good fireman says it all. Been in fire service since 1983. I am still amazed by firemen I have worked with. Courage, humility, valor.

[@bedfbrown41]

This is such a great reporting of the FDNY, Thank you NJ Burkett for a fine job reporting this story/

[@rds766]

E255 & L157, my first due companies. I'm proud to have these fine brave men looking out for my safety. Best house in the world.

[@brissiAU]

As a 28 yr veteran Firey from Australia everything he said is what makes the job so satisfying, I am about to retire and I am looking forward to it,BUT the friendships you make last for lifetime and been told you are respected by your fellow firefighters Is the ultimate achievement.

[@mtnride4930]

Respect to you brother. Enjoy your retirement I retired 15 years ago and still miss it (some of it) other stuff that you don't like to remember creeps in at night to this day. Have fun.

[@stephaniemajeski6857]

Nothing but pure respect for all these men. My father was an FDNY FF for 33 years in the Bronx.

[@commiekiller]

Thank you for your service

[@laneanderson898]

"The biggest compliment you could get is you're a good fireman. And that don't come easy." So true🤙🔥

[@jake4225]

Amazing people they aren't paid enough for what they do! Respect to all my fellow American firefighters!

[@thehighgroundhimself736]

That reporter just strapping on an scba and a full kit and doing a drill is pretty nuts. Takes a lot and he just kinda does it. Well done

[@adamclark9253]

Much respect to these men and women, my house caught on fire and we had 4 departments respond, the first to show came from an Indian reservation all natives,, they all had an impressive response time. Saved the house just lost everything inside to smoke damage. Thanks to you all! By the way they saved the animals and took all the family pictures off the walls and saved them also,,, they know what’s important!

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

I remember my years as a fire fighter. I lived literally 100 feet from the station. On the dispatch I was always first to the house, Bay doors open, called county, in turn out gear out on the paddock with doors open ready to roll. Our response time was usually under 5 minutes unless we had a bunch of us already at the house hanging out. By the way we were volunteer. I want to thank my Brothers everywhere for their services. If you are reading this please pull over next time you see or hear lights and sirens, Every second counts! Imagine you are the one who needs help and needs it quickly.

[@guymorris1963]

Great work boys !! I'm 54 years old,live in Texas, work as a corrections officer 4 with Texas Department of Criminal Justice and have been there for just over five years. About a week ago I applied for a volunteer firefighter position with Clute Volunteer Fire Department in Clute, Texas where I live. We had a open house for the public today and I stopped by after I left my nine hours working the day shift at the prison in 90 F heat to help out at our fire station. We have a training meeting tomorrow night and I'm going to that. I sure hope I get picked, get to join the department, get through training and start going on calls. I want to do that job for the same reason you are already doing it and that is to protect and rescue citizens of this city when they are in danger and need assistance. Thank you for everything you do to protect and rescue citizens in New York City. You are great humans and absolute legends !! May God, Jesus, Mary and the patron saint of firefighters protect all of you every single time any of your stations get a call.

[@lisadomagala1061]

How did it go ? Hope you made it !

[@Dominick_Calvitto.]

God Bless The FDNY Some Brave Men in New York Fire Departments Much Respect !

[@lucaschneider1]

Really interesting... Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@ember_shep8181]

Wait, I actually like this reporter. am I going insane?

[@csn6234]

No, you're not. The vast majority of journalists are hard-working, dedicated, ethical and honest. They do what they do because they love it. Not to get rich. Just like firefighters. I'm speaking from personal experience. I switched careers, from journalism to fire.

[@kellybrisita6327]

Ok

[@kellybrisita6327]

👩🏿‍🚒

[@6bonedyou953]

@@andonia2020 learn how to R/wooooosh ppl

[@andonia2020]

6Boned You9 ????

[@queline8723]

Great reporting ABC7NY, great job FDNY. Keep it up!

[@damonwalden7149]

Detroit Fire Department engine 50 & Ladder 23 busy just like them,I salute to my brothers and sisters in FDNY for doing good job

[@TacoStacks]

These guys move quick

[@jpope537]

*yes*

[@flyingbanana4179]

You gotta move quick

[@almeidamarinaaguilera4992]

hey this reporter is the one who filmed on the 9-11-01

[@Bobman84]

Almeida Marina Aguilera Yes same guy.

[@timburm8847]

Never forget

[@djnaydee]

Just watched that clip here on yt, wow literally the tower collapsed right behind him

[@user-dx4wx9ut5e]

Being a former firefighter, ordinary citizens just have no clue what we go through. Its life and death everyday.the risk is always there.not everyone is cut out to he a firefighter...the best and most dedicated people I've ever known are smokeaters..god bless everyone of the firefighters,both paid and volunteer companies all across this great country of ours for risking their lives for every call😊

[@SupaEMT134]

Thank you. We need more stories like this

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

If by any chance a firefighter happens to be reading this… From the very bottom of my heart…THANK YOU for your courageous and dedicated service!! I have friends and family members who are and were fireman. I’ve seen what they do. I’ve heard their stories. I have nothing but the upmost respect for our firefighters! It is a thankless job. It is a DANGEROUS job! GOD BLESS OUR FIREFIGHTERS!! ✝️👨🏻‍🚒✝️

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Firefighters are people just like everyone else. They're not special. God loves all human beings regardless of their job.

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

@@MargaritaMagdalena I’m sorry Margarita, but I have to disagree. They’re NOT like everyone else! Why? Because they do what most people wouldn’t even THINK of doing!! That in itself makes them special. You may not appreciate it at the moment...But you sure would if you had one of them carrying you out of that burning building, saving you from a certain death! Think about it.

[@kayc8088]

Such respect & appreciation for all our Firemen. 🙏 Thank you, God Bless You All.

[@Papashaft]

Imagine if we all got dressed that fast out of bed on a school day

[@everydayebony]

impossible. I’d still find a way to be late.

[@BurntTM]

@@everydayebony Same.

[@AVeryCrispyApe]

Much respect to all men/women of the first responders. Respect to anyone who risk their life everyday for others

[@DBR00]

The turn out time of 52 seconds is impressive!

[@46fd04]

Wearing bunker gear in the kitchen is a no-no. And I guarantee these guys arent RUNNING to the trucks when the camera is not rolling.

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Why? They sit there waiting for a call, fully equipped and car is ready. All they have to do is jump in and start driving.

[@davidmurphy9420]

Nice job on this piece. Hoping that sometime this year I'll make it to New York for the first time to photograph the 9/11 Memorial for a 5 year photo project in memory of my dad, a fireman who died in the line of duty in Maine 40 years ago.

[@dumitrulangham1721]

David Murphy 😢😢😢

[@yamato3870]

Dumitru Langham I think the emoji should be 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@lennyestrella6252]

It takes balls to run inside a burning building to save absolute strangers, hats off to all fire fighters.

[@sunderjirahim]

Respect from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦!

[@foxytaepiretefox1593]

Ray S Winnipeg Manitoba

[@fazerainscat6483]

Peterborough ON

[@marioiacolucci]

Mario from newmarket Ontario respect

[@northernontariowacko]

Northern Ontario, Canada , respect to the brothers and sisters

[@RealDoctorMuffins]

Ottawa Ontario Canada too

[@liandritrash9397]

Real heroes.

[@michaelgatti8642]

The thing about this reporter is he was never acting like he knew more about what he was talking about than the firefighters.

[@bradlund3752]

This station must have lots of coffee ready at all times .

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

"10-75 the box, k!" Nice to see FDNY in action.

[@jackwills2352]

Benjamin Beytekin I thing it is 10-75 to the Bronx there bud

[@azul8811]

From the looks of things in the last few years, it should be an automatic 2nd upon arrival in the Bronx! While over in the Borough of Fire they try to keep it to a 2 & 2.

[@celticrunes1911]

Jack Wills actually he said it correctly the first time there bud

[@csn6234]

"Patty, ladder the fire escape, k?"

[@queencreekfirelearningchan6442]

Jack Wills “the box” meaning the box assignment

[@DaGenj1]

God bless them 💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

The FDNY risk everything going into 🔥 blind. To rescue , man woman, and child. These men are the finest, and the bravest. We thank you.....

[@kattieenneper7369]

my uncle is a firefighters and he's been gone fighting fires in CA and CO for the last 8 months.

[@pvfdwatkins2895]

I'm from a volunteer department in maryland and I and one of the very few people to wear fdny gear and it is the most comfortable gear I've ever used

[@brenna8670]

my dad is a deputy chief for the fdny and man this made me respect him more

[@bigmack903]

It's truly a brotherhood a band of brothers that you cannot understand being a firefighter That was excellent report C.N.McPhaul sr former Member of Charleston County South Carolina Fire &Rescue Squad Much Respect! To All Firefighters

[@platinumautofirm2903]

NJ Burkett, a true class act.

[@ComradeTomatoTurtle]

My friend drives an ambulance for FDNY, when he volunteers with me at my local EMS he's like a mad man on the suburban/rural roads.

[@paulrichard902]

Please, not just the NYFD but alk fire department members. All deserves our respect

[@Mr-jj3gp]

I had respect for them but after they saved my family and I, it's just a different type of respect, I owe them my life. God bless them, the police department and everyone working in Hospitals. Much love.

[@machia0705]

Reminds me of 6 Engine in Newark . From 1967-1990’s these guys fought fires around the clock . Stay safe FDNY / NFD🇺🇸

[@elliothagen9874]

Great story.

[@thecasualgamer2011]

So true. “You’re a good fireman” is not just thrown around.

[@seabassmcbigfat]

That reporter needs to be in MSM

[@brandon_dammers]

These men and women are heroes! Respect to ALL firefighters around the world!

[@richardkimmorley6384]

I work as a volunteer with local fire service. We each work one day each month on weekends while the paid workers are enjoying the weekend. When the fire line rings my heart starts beating really fast as you don't know what is coming in...

[@mslovelyhernandez2609]

These firefighter serve that community with there hearts in their hand.Thank u are awesome and also your Captains.

[@pamk9333]

Your dedication and professionism is outstanding. Thank you for all you do. May God bless you all and keep you safe. 💪🇺🇸🙏♥️

[@mikerad7424]

Deblasio needs to pay FDNY and NYPD a living wage

[@mikerad7424]

J B no

[@wink1eafc774]

@@mikerad7424 what's the wage of a firefighter in NY?

[@TheFS2004guru]

Firefighters and cops get paid pretty decent. EMTs and Paramedics don’t sadly

[@WyattPetersen]

TheFS2004guru where I’m at, firefighters make around $33,000. Paramedics make more

[@TheFS2004guru]

Feelys yeah I meant in the FDNY specifically. A firefighter in NYC makes $110,293 after 5 years while a FDNY paramedic makes $65,226 after 5 years

[@michaelwhite8669]

Great Job firemen

[@marioiacolucci]

Very good

[@eyeswideopenareyours6952]

Great piece. My respects. From a fellow firefighter. They are great firefighters

[@domingoampil2325]

God bless FDNY and all the first responders for what you all do, day in and day out!!xo❤️

[@eleganttammyh4465]

I have so much respect for firefighters… while everyone is running out they’re running in… truly amazing people 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@traceyramdehal8227]

Much, much respect, these are true heroes!

[@Drewster327]

True heroes, all our 1st responders, Major respect!

[@tombakabones274]

My dad was a volunteer firefighter for 18 years with rombout fire rescue Upstate in Fishkill so I know that being in a fire department is being in a family they're all brothers and sisters. "you go we go" the movie Backdraft

[@nicholaskarnani3182]

Respect for you guys you do an amazing job greetings from across the pond.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@briangilbert3494]

I’m a firefighter and these guys are my heroes!!!

[@JH-cw5po]

Easily the best coverage the day in the life of FDNY. God Bless Them!

[@longliverocknroll70]

God Bless our first responders

[@kobyschechter4378]

Being a cadet in Woodmere NY, I really appreciate this documentary. Thanks for showing our brothers and everything that they do.

[@HAMID___]

Koby Schechter good luck

[@jlover911]

you still a FF yet?

[@robertwells6724]

Firefighters are a different breed. They do what most people won't . God bless our firefighters.

[@wowogaming101]

True American heros thanks you so much firefighters

[@mattm3723]

Awesome vid, From Boston, stay safe out there. K. ; )

[@Binx75075]

I love watching documentaries about first responders b/c of how much admiration & respect I have for them. They risk their lives every day so that others may live.

[@chrissimmons4883]

I've heard if their not there within the first 3 mins might as well let it go

[@ryanbrown6185]

Isn’t this the same reporter who was doing live takes when one of the towers started collapsing on 9/11? Screaming “We better get out of the way!”

[@robertblake7145]

Excellent video! You showed real genuine, dedicated people as they are. I am extremely thankful for such individuals who risk everything for me each day! Money cannot compensate them for what they do for us! Bob

[@umomiekiller]

There should be 1.1 million likes!

[@thomasrossi1612]

Great respect and many thanks to all the firefighters.

[@VS-et4pn]

NJ Burketts coverage of 9/11 was all I was thinking about the entire time

[@aaronspringborn34]

Excellent story! Thank you for this amazing video of America’s bravest!

[@machia0705]

How many runs per year? Over in Newark, 6-Engine hit 6,000 runs a year. No EMS calls. All fires and false alarms. Stay safe FDNY🇺🇸

[@henrylembeck7559]

Greetings from a german fire department :) keep up the good work guys!

[@ethandolny]

James Dolny, FDNY ladder 16. My uncle. He’s one hell of a jokester. This is my dream job because of him. Thank you for your service guys! 🇺🇸🖤❤️🖤

[@DBR00]

This reporter has been with Channel 7 for 20+ years!

[@christopherwall6155]

Salute to the FDNY growing up in Pittsburgh loving the different engine companys now living in Phoenix I've always known how important the fire department is especially living in Pittsburgh all those years with older structures that always catch fire 🚒 💯

[@peterfolmer8781]

God bless you all.

[@woodsrs5]

They used to teach fire safety in elementary school. The fire fighters always told us kids to not open doors if the fire is on the other side or to close the door to trap the fire and slow the its spread.

[@realonthecircuit]

I remember watching that 9/11 video that N.J Made, He looks so much older now.

[@lmfd7373]

Firefighters will always have my respect thank you all for your bravery and hard work 💕

[@devonsatchell]

The real heroes right. I salute all of you

[@michaelchumpitaz912]

the chirping sound of the PASS devices at 6:49 brings me PTSD of when the towers collapsed and the whole wreck was chirping with those devices.

[@enriqueburke7637]

Stop being a drama queen

[@jayl4565]

I have so much respect for our police officers, firefighters, and those serving in the military.

[@Retrotouch1]

Nice to see tommy Is doing well

[@seanadamson7640]

I remember n j Burkett reporting from the wtc on 9/11.

[@sasharosen8994]

Thank you to the men and women of the FDNY/Thin Red Line I will join you when I leave high school!

[@MusicloverX88]

These guys are amazing

[@thomaseischeid6326]

Thank you abc7NY. Good stuff.

[@fyrcap10joe1]

36 year's service in California Fire Service ! Blessings to all who choose to serve thier communities selflessly!

[@Kazzzy03]

uk, take notes