Fire Diary New York

10/18/2026

Today is Day 3 of the New York Mavericks takeover of UBS Arena ! As New York’s first and only Professional Bull Riding team in the PBR , they have put on an absolutely fantastic event!

A big thank you to the team and PBR for allowing me to come document the event, and excited to full a full recap for Modern Cowboy Magazine.

📸: Leica Flagship Store & Gallery of New York Q3

10/17/2026

This morning roughly 11:15am while I was at the 23rd St. Fire Memorial, my phone started going off as Manhattan Dispatch was loading up the response to 49th off 8th Avenue. There were reports of people on the fire escape and multiple calls reporting fire. Shortly after, Battalion 9 transmitted a 10-75 for fire on the top floor of a multiple dwelling. Right as I was arriving, a victim was immediately transferred to the care of EMS who started to provide aid and transport them to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown to me at this time.

10/14/2026

Today before units arrived on scene to what would become a 2nd alarm fire, a local resident captured and shared the dramatic footage to Facebook.

10/13/2026

While I can’t say it was “nice” being back a fire, I can say it was great to get back to doing what I love and seeing so many friends. Today’s 2nd alarm fire was major job I’ve rushed to since August 20th. It was a much needed break after 2.5 years of working and always ready to jump up and head out the door. I never realized how important taking a break is and finding other things that bring me joy then being ready to move at any time of day.

📸: Leica Camera USA Q3

10/13/2026

Currently on 178th and St. Nicholas in Manhattan a 2nd Alarm fire occured at a 5 story mixed occupancy apartment building.

10/08/2026

Earlier this week Rescue 1 had a very busy day with back to back 10-75 fires in Harlem and Midtown immediately followed by a worker pinned in an escalator.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

Today thousands of current and retired FDNY Members donned their Class A’s, lining up multiple blocks long in front of the Firefighter Memorial for the 119th FDNY Memorial Anniversary.

The ceremony was to honor those lost within the past year and to pay respects to those who made the supreme sacrifice.

Line Of Duty:
Paramedic Salih Abdur-Rahman - Station 16
Lieutenant Patrick D. Brady - Ladder 120

Active Duty:
Lieutenant Paul A. Ardizzone - EMS SOC
EMT Frederick O. Benjamin - Station 43
Firefighter Aaron M. Clark - Rescue 1
Firefighter Joseph M. Herman - Ladder 111
Paramedic Willie J. Marshall Jr. - Station 26
EMT Emilio “Pete” Martinez - Station 10
Lieutenant James F. McGee IV - Station 54
Lieutenant Michael A. Peirano - Engine 8
Firefighter Karan P. Thadhani - Ladder 135

10/07/2026

Ever wondered how large pieces of building structure make their way to the construction site in NYC?

It’s really common along Broadway during the evening hours to see “Oversized Load” trucks making their way to wherever they are going.

10/02/2026

Captured on December 14th, 2024, this photograph of FF Mike McNamara from Ladder 3 ascending to the roof is one of my favorites. It is another angle of the image that would become the cover of my first book Fire Diary Volume 1.

While at the quarters of Engine 33 & Ladder 9 for their annual Christmas Party, the tones went off for a fire just blocks away. As I head down the block, I was met with quite the scene of smoking pouring out of multiple windows with Mike halfway up the stick.