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FDNY Bans Public Access to Firehouses After Social Media Stunts
New policy change follows incidents of models using fire stations as personal photo ops.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:19pm
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The FDNY's new policy restricting public access to firehouses aims to prevent the stations from being used as social media backdrops, prioritizing safety and appropriate use of emergency facilities.Manhattan TodayThe New York City Fire Department has implemented a new policy that restricts public access to firehouses, following a series of incidents where social media influencers and models used the stations as personal photo and video backdrops. The change comes after two models were caught on camera dancing and posing inside a Greenwich Village firehouse, generating thousands of likes on social media.
Why it matters
The FDNY's new policy aims to curb the growing trend of people, especially social media personalities, treating firehouses as their own personal playgrounds for the sake of boosting their online profiles. This raises concerns about liability, safety, and the potential for the firehouse to be used for inappropriate purposes rather than its intended emergency response function.
The details
Under the revised policy, firefighters who invite civilians into the stations will now have to take down their names and notify supervisors. The policy states that 'violations of this policy may subject members to disciplinary action.' The change was prompted by an incident where two models filmed themselves dancing and posing inside the Sixth Avenue firehouse, home to Ladder 5, which is known for its quick response to the 9/11 attacks. The video generated 78,000 likes on Facebook, sparking outrage over the inappropriate use of the firehouse.
- The new FDNY policy was issued on Tuesday, April 18, 2026.
- In March 2026, two models posted a video of themselves inside the Sixth Avenue firehouse.
The players
FDNY
The New York City Fire Department, which has implemented a new policy restricting public access to firehouses.
Dana Treacy
One of the models who posted a video of herself and another woman dancing and posing inside the Sixth Avenue firehouse on Facebook.
What they’re saying
“Bet you didn't know you can walk into your local fire station and ask to try on the uniform and take a tour!”
— Dana Treacy
What’s next
The FDNY will enforce the new policy, which includes disciplinary action for firefighters who violate the restrictions on public access to firehouses.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the growing problem of social media influencers and others treating public spaces like firehouses as their own personal playgrounds, raising concerns about liability, safety, and the appropriate use of emergency response facilities. The FDNY's new policy aims to curb this trend and maintain the integrity of its firehouses.
