Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. On Wednesday, S.W., an award-winning probationary worker at the Department of Health ...

Thirteen children of firefighters killed on 9/11 followed in their fathers’ footsteps Tuesday when they were welcomed into the FDNY as probationary firefighters. They’re a part of the largest “legacy ...

After years of court battles, the city today swore in its first class of probationary firefighters since 2008. Mayor Bloomberg told the 318 “probies” that they made up “our most diverse class ever … a ...

Everywhere you go, firefighters are talking about their probationary firefighters, the probies. Some have lots of them and complain about all the inexperience, about everything these new folks don't ...

When Jamel Sears’ wife and his Fire Academy classmates first met, it seemed like they already knew each other well because Sears had spoken so often and affectionately of one to the other. Sherita ...

Firefighter Gordon Springs, 27, has faced racist hazing attacks at Ladder Co. 35/Engine Co. 40 since joining the FDNY in 2015, according to his lawsuit. Angel Chevrestt They were naked, he was afraid.

While late night talk show hosts praised the resiliency of the city and the Yankees sang "Sweet Caroline," FDNY probies (probational officers) did their own thing on Tuesday to pay tribute to Boston ...

A total of 285 men and women from a diverse range of backgrounds comprise the Fire Department's first probationary class since 2008. (Edward Reed/NYC Mayor's Office) A total of 285 men and women from ...

Tony: Probies, talk louder, I can hear you in there. Ziva: McGee has been at NCIS for six years. I have been here four. We ARE agents, so can you PLEASE stop calling us … ...