FDNY - New York City Fire Department
05/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2026 14:27
FDNY officials demonstrate the importance of closing the door during fires
May 7, 2026
At a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, May 7, 2026, FDNY officials demonstrated at its Headquarters in Brooklyn the importance of closing the door during fires.
"Please close the door when there is a fire in your building. Close every door possible. Every door in the public hallway, every door in your building, every door to your apartment. Make sure they are closed. Closed doors save lives. Close the doors in your apartment before you go to sleep. Those closed doors will limit the spread of fire, limit the spread of toxic gases and smoke," FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn said.
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FDNY officials demonstrated how fire can spread quickly when doors are left open.
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