Number one, we're going to increase the level of enforcement to make sure those who are actually charging these batteries illegally and in danger, we're going to give them in order to cure the problem. And if not, we're going to come back and handle it with some form of citation.
Report on the department's efforts to recruit and retain candidates for the firefighter civil service examination and promotion to firefighter civil service examination, such as through training and mentorship programs, recruitment events, and preparatory materials.
They're not just regular fires, they are basically explosions, and they spread so rapidly. And it's more than just water to put them out, it's a very complicated fire. This is a new introduction into our firefighting apparatus, and it's going to come with the combination of education as well.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced “Charge Safe, Ride Safe: New York City’s Electric Micromobility Action Plan” to protect New Yorkers from fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and promote safe electric micromobility usage.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
We need real education to let people know how to properly store their bikes, should not be in their homes. We need to go after those illegal lithium batteries. We like to call them the bootleg ones, so that we can make sure that people are not endangering themselves.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Lists, for each borough, the total number of fire hydrants subject to inspection, the number of hydrant inspections conducted, and the number of hydrants found to be inoperable.
New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III will be joined by NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, and FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh take New Yorkers’ questions and update them on the Adams administration’s ongoing public safety efforts in New York City.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.