Commissioner Laura Kavanagh
@FDNYFC
Fire Commissioner of the City of New York. Account not monitored 24/7. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
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08-02-2022 17:46:10
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As #WomensHistoryMonth is coming to an end, I find myself reflecting on the women who have made my journey possible. Last year, I was asked what advice I would give to women entering male-dominated fields. I was asked about my own experience.
Tuesday I was on PIX11 News on what proved to be a very busy news day as the city learned about the death of NYPD NEWS Officer Jonathan Diller, & a tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore, MD. Incidents like these highlight the important and dangerous all #firstresponders .
Recently, I took part in a #WomensHistoryMonth roundtable examining barriers that prevent women from entering the fire service. Hosted by U.S. Fire (USFA) Dr. Lori Moore Merrell & @FEMA it brought fire service leaders from Australia & New Zealand to exchange ideas about recruiting & retaining women.
The competition is going to be extra fiery at this year’s New York Road Runners NYC Half Marathon on Sunday. Teams representing 8 city agencies are competing for the Commissioner’s Cup. Last year, NYPD NEWS took the Cup. Hoping we can bring the cup to FDNY HQ this year. Best of luck to all!
Travel Advisory issued for moderate to heavy rain & widespread minor urban flooding on Weds.
🚨NWS has a Flood Watch from 1PM Wed to 6AM Thu. 🌧️ Expect 1.5-3 inches of rain. Expect disruptions in travel & stay updated w/ NYCEM - Notify NYC. For more info, visit nyc.gov/severeweather
I joined NYC DOT NYCEDC & NYC Consumer and Worker Protection to open the city’s first e-battery charging station. I am hopeful this will lead to less unsafe charging in people’s home where a majority of the lithium-ion battery fires occur & that we can prevent tragedies like last week’s Harlem fire.