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Civilian FDNY Emergencies Soar 22% Since 2002; 45% Since 1990 & 70% Since 1985
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2015 Marks FDNY’s 150th Year Serving New Yorkers
2014 will go down in the record books as the FDNY’s busiest year in its very active century-and-a-half history according to the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York and FDNY data.
Based on FDNY statistics and projections city firefighters have already shattered the Department’s record for the greatest number of annual emergency responses. It is estimated that FDNY Firefighters will respond to more than 520000 emergencies by year end. The previous record was set in 2010 when the Bravest responded to 507017 total emergencies.
As of Nov. 30 2014 New York City Firefighters responded to 477223 emergencies an increase of 38474 (up 8.77%) from Nov. 30 2013 when Firefighters responded to 438749 emergency calls (2013 was the 8th busiest year on record).
To have a clearer picture of how demand for the FDNY Firefighter services has expanded data shows that civilian emergencies have soared 22% since 2002; 45% since 1990; 70% since 1985 and an astounding 552% since 1960. Firefighters respond to not only fires but a growing number of reported gas water and steam leaks medical emergencies and more.
2015 will mark the 150th Anniversary of the busiest fire department in the world.
"The FDNY has always been recognized as the world’s busiest fire department but the rise in emergency calls this year and in the past decade-plus can’t be compared to any other period in the Department’s 150 year history” said Steve Cassidy UFA President. “New York is the financial communications and tourism capitol of the world and it is a fact that New York City Firefighters are busier and more productive than ever before.”
All ten of the FDNY’s busiest years have occurred since 2005.
10 Busiest Years In FDNY’s 150 Year History
1 – 2014 – 520000 Projected*
2 – 2010 – 507017
3 – 2012 – 494394
4 – 2007 - 490767
5 – 2011 – 488017
6 – 2005 – 485702
7 – 2006 – 484954
8 – 2013 – 479228
9- 2008 – 473335
10 – 2009 – 473024
FDNY Firefighter Stats 2002 to 2014:
· 2014 – busiest year in FDNY history. More than 520000* emergencies;
· All 10 of the FDNY’s busiest years – 2005 to 2014;
· Firefighter responses to emergencies exceeds 6.223 million since 2002;
· Average number of emergencies in last 5 years: Exceeds 497000/year;
· Average number of emergencies since 2002: Exceeds 475000/year;
· Since 2002 FDNY Firefighter emergency responses: Up nearly 22%
· From 1990 to 2014 Firefighter emergencies: Up 44.96%;
· From 1985 to 2014 Firefighter emergencies: Up 69.91%;
· From 1960 until 2014 NYC Firefighter emergencies are five times greater: Up 552%;
FDNY Firefighter Emergency Response by Percentage Increase (11 Months Data as Compared to 2013):
· Total Emergencies up 8.77%;
· Structural Fires up 5.62%;
· Non-Structural Fires up 14.19% include auto brush and rubbish fires;
· Emergencies up 15.98% include gas water & steam leaks trapped in elevator rescues carbon monoxide & fire alarms in major buildings subway emergencies scaffold and building collapses;
· Medical Emergencies up 2.96%;
· False Alarms up 2.73%;
FDNY Emergency Response Comparison Data
Jan. – Nov. 30 2013 Vs. Jan.-Nov. 30 2014
Structural Fires:
2013: 22758
2014: 24037
Non-Structural Fires:
2013: 12958
2014: 14797
Emergencies:
2013: 180259
2014: 209067
Medical Emergencies:
2013: 204768
2014: 210825
False Alarms:
2013:18006
2014:18497
TOTALS:
2013: 438749
2014: 477223
“Protecting lives and property of those that live work or visit New York is our number one priority. The biggest most vibrant city in America has the busiest fire department staffed by the most dedicated firefighters in the nation” said Mr. Cassidy.
New York City Firefighters respond to a wide range of emergencies including fires manmade and natural disasters explosions train derailments ferry and boat accidents gas water and steam leaks fire and carbon monoxide alarms building collapses scaffold rescues serious vehicle accidents and extractions medical emergencies and terror threats. Firefighters are also trained as New York City’s first line of defense to chemical biological radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN).
Emergency Responses 2002-2014:
2014 – 520000* (estimated total)
2013 – 479228
2012 – 494355
2011 - 488017
2010 - 507017
2009 - 473024
2008 - 473335
2007 - 490767
2006 - 484954
2005 - 485702
2004 - 456689
2003 - 443988
2002 - 426542
FDNY Emergencies Soar (1960-Present):
2014 - 520000*
2010 - 507430
2005- 485702
2000 - 444148
1995 - 393383
1990 - 358713
1985 - 311529
1980 - 389703
1978 - 472405 – Pre-2000's Record
1975 - 400096
1970 - 263659
1965 - 142711
1960 - 94135
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