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fifth man policy
Coverage of fifth man policy in the Nexus archive.
- NYC Council pushes Mamdani to add ‘fifth man’ to FDNY trucks— restoring Bloomberg-era cut
The NYC Council is urging FDNY to reinstate a fifth firefighter on engine companies, a move aimed at reducing fire response times and enhancing safety for both civilians and firefighters. This proposal seeks to reverse a policy cut during Michael Bloomberg's mayoral tenure.