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Video shows FDNY firefighters brawling in Brooklyn

The bizarre clip made the rounds on TikTok, where viewers were shocked to see smoke eaters locked in battle.TikTok / og.tizz

A video posted on TikTok shows at least two FDNY firefighters brawling in the driving rain as others try to break up the fight, according to reports by the New York Post1 2. The 47-second video was posted on Thursday and has since been deleted. It is not known exactly when or where the heated fight took place, and the identities of the firefighters and which unit they are attached to are unknown1. The incident has sparked outrage among the public and has been seen as a violation of safety and security1. This is not the first time that FDNY firefighters have been involved in brawls. In 2018, a savage brawl between two warring groups of FDNY firefighters at a Bronx firehouse sparked multiple investigations and shocked even seasoned firefighters3. In 2020, two FDNY firefighters were arrested at a blaze in Trenton, New Jersey, for defying police orders to leave6.

The incident highlights the importance of addressing violence and misconduct in the workplace, especially in high-stress jobs like firefighting1. The case is ongoing and the future of the firefighters involved remains uncertain1.

Key facts:

A video posted on TikTok shows at least two FDNY firefighters brawling in the driving rain as others try to break up the fight, according to reports by the New York Post1 2.
The 47-second video was posted on Thursday and has since been deleted. It is not known exactly when or where the heated fight took place, and the identities of the firefighters and which unit they are attached to are unknown1.
The incident has sparked outrage among the public and has been seen as a violation of safety and security1.
This is not the first time that FDNY firefighters have been involved in brawls. In 2018, a savage brawl between two warring groups of FDNY firefighters at a Bronx firehouse sparked multiple investigations and shocked even seasoned firefighters3. In 2020, two FDNY firefighters were arrested at a blaze in Trenton, New Jersey, for defying police orders to leave6.
The incident highlights the importance of addressing violence and misconduct in the workplace, especially in high-stress jobs like firefighting1.
The case is ongoing and the future of the firefighters involved remains uncertain1.

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