Former FDNY commissioner Sal Cassano explains why blazes are getting worse: ‘Fires have changed’
Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano discusses the changing nature of fires and the importance of fire safety. He emphasizes that modern materials burn hotter and more toxic than before, making awareness crucial. Cassano also shares practical safety tips for individuals in case of a fire emergency.
- ▪Sal Cassano served as the FDNY Commissioner from 2010 to 2014.
- ▪He notes that modern fires are more dangerous due to the prevalence of plastics and other materials that burn hotter and faster.
- ▪Cassano advises that in the event of a fire, it may be safer to stay in your apartment rather than evacuating.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 19:19:30 -0400 |
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Cindy Adams Opinion Former FDNY commissioner Sal Cassano explains why blazes are getting worse: ‘Fires have changed’ By Cindy Adams Published May 27, 2026, 7:19 p.m. ET Former FDNY Commissioner Sal Cassano shared fire safety tips with The Post. Gregory P. Mango See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Safety tips from the top floor Talking to Sal Cassano, former FDNY commissioner. 2010 until 2014. So tell me what is on a fire truck? “A pumper pumps from hydrant to pumper to the hose to the fire. There’s first aid equipment. Firefighters train at probate school 18 weeks. Drilled forever how to repack trucks, where you put equipment, how you clean tools. “Fires have changed. Now plastics burn hotter, faster, more toxic. Once we had wood-burning stuff.
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