New Year’s Eve is like the Super Bowl of EMS Operations. Hundreds of thousands of revelers are expected to descend on Times Square. Among those watching closely that night will be Lt. Roy David of PSAC2, a 50-year veteran of the FDNY. Looking back on a such a storied career, Lt. David says it’s the people that make the FDNY such a special place. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

The FDNY is home to some of the most historic firehouses in the country, standing strong through the years and reflecting the resilience, tradition, and dedication of countless generations of firefighters in the City of New York. Squad Company 41 was founded as an Engine Company on January 1, 1874. Throughout its rich history, Squad 41 has reached many milestones, including being disbanded in 1989. On April 4, 1904, they moved to their current firehouse at 330 East 150th Street, where they conti