Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker declared 2025 as “Fire Prevention Year” in New York City in honor of the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week. The announcement was made Thursday, March 13, 2025, inside the quarters of Engine 230 in Brooklyn.
Fire Commissioner Tucker also announced the release of Community Risk Assessments for all 59 of New York City’s Community Boards, which provide a detailed analysis of each neighborhood’s emergency preparedness and vulnerability to fire incidents.
“We have relentlessly worked to get unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters, and lithium-ion batteries off our streets—and worked with communities to educate them on heater safety and the importance of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors,” Mayor Adams said. “The FDNY will continue to host thousands of public education events across the five boroughs, providing targeted fire prevention and life safety resources to 100 blocks with the highest risk of fires. We are urging New Yorkers to protect themselves through education.”
“The FDNY is committed to empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to prevent fires and protect lives,” Fire Commissioner Tucker said. “Through over 1,000 public education events, our dedicated teams will continue to engage with New Yorkers across all five boroughs. By focusing on the 100 most fire-prone blocks and providing tailored Community Risk Assessments, we are strengthening our efforts to keep every neighborhood safer. Together, we can ensure that fire prevention remains a priority every day of the year.”
Fire Prevention Week, which began in 1925, is observed annually in the U.S. This year, it will take place Oct. 5-11.
