City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires

The Bronx City Council delegation and Twin Parks fire survivors are supporting Speaker Julie Menin’s push for $91.7 million in FDNY funding to add one firefighter per engine company in high-risk areas. Recent deadly fires in the Bronx and calls for increased staffing from officials like Council Member Justin Sanchez highlight the urgency, with Menin urging Mayor Mamdani to approve the funding to address staffing shortages and improve fire response.