AGENCY TESTIMONY
Interagency coordination and FDNY's commitment to evolving brush fire response
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Chief Esposito discusses the FDNY's efforts to expand coordination with other city agencies and reaffirms the department's commitment to evolving their approach to brush fire response. He concludes by thanking the council for their support and partnership.
- Expanded coordination with the Parks Department and New York City Police Department
- Training with NYPD to use their helicopters in conjunction with fire operations
- Recognition of brush fires as a new level of threat requiring continued learning and evolution
- Commitment to providing the best possible protection for New Yorkers
- Appreciation for the council's partnership and attention to the critical issue of brush fire prevention and response
John Esposito
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We've also expanded our coordination with our fellow city agencies.
0:18:41
In addition to our ongoing work with the Parks Department, we've been working with the New York City Police Department about expanding our options for fire fighting brush fires.
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The fire department does not have a helicopter, but we've been training with the police on ways to use their helicopter in conjunction with fire operations.
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We've been fighting brush fires for a long time, but the nature and extent of the fire's last fall indicates a new level of threat.
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The fire department, working with our colleagues and government and with the support of the city council, is up to the challenge.
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We will continue learning and evolving evolving on this issue so that we can provide the best possible protection for the people of New York.
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I thank the council for your partnership and your attention to this critical issue.
0:19:30
At this time, I will turn over turn it over to my colleagues from the Parks Department.