Clout-Chasing Models Breach FDNY Firehouse Protocol

Social media stunts put firefighters at risk and could lead to lawsuits, officials warn

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:58pm

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Two models made a mockery of FDNY protocol by sauntering into a Greenwich Village firehouse, climbing on a firetruck, and dancing in firefighter gear - part of a growing trend of civilians gaining unauthorized access to firehouses across New York City. The incident violated FDNY social media guidelines and 'brings the department into disrepute', according to a longtime FDNY member, who said the officers responsible will be held accountable.

Why it matters

Allowing civilians unauthorized access to firehouses poses major safety risks and liability issues for the FDNY. The trend of social media-driven stunts in firehouses could lead to injuries, lawsuits, and damage the public's trust in the department.

The details

In a Facebook video, the two models, Dana Treacy and Hailey Carlson, announced 'Ladies and gentlemen, we're reporting from New York City right now and there's a fire' as they danced and climbed onto a firetruck at the Sixth Avenue firehouse that is home to Ladder 5. The video generated 78,000 likes on social media. At least five other posts on the battalion's Instagram page feature different women cavorting and posing at the firehouse. The activity violates FDNY social media guidelines, and the officers responsible will be held accountable, according to an FDNY source.

  • In March, Dana Treacy posted the Facebook video from the Greenwich Village firehouse.
  • In January, Nina Jimenez waltzed into a Tribeca firehouse, tried on a smoke-eaters jacket, and posed in the cab of a firetruck.
  • In October, two women in evening gowns strutted into FDNY Engine 16 in Kips Bay for a 2 a.m. tour of the station.

The players

Dana Treacy

One of the two models who entered the Greenwich Village firehouse and posted a video of themselves dancing and climbing on a firetruck.

Hailey Carlson

The other model who entered the Greenwich Village firehouse with Dana Treacy and appeared in the video.

Nina Jimenez

A 22-year-old who waltzed into a Tribeca firehouse, tried on a smoke-eaters jacket, and posed in the cab of a firetruck.

Abby Farrell

A woman who posted a TikTok video of herself and her friends climbing into a firetruck after meeting off-duty firefighters at a bar.

Lillian Bonsignore

The FDNY Commissioner who will determine the consequences for the firefighters involved in the unauthorized firehouse visits.

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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

“Ladies and gentlemen, we're reporting from New York City right now and there's a fire.”

— Dana Treacy

“We obviously would have never posted anything, had we known that any of that was not allowed. But we had no idea.”

— Hailey Carlson

“We have so much respect for what they do and who they are. We'd never walk in there and try to make them look stupid or ignorant or make fun of them in any way.”

— Dana Treacy

What’s next

The FDNY is investigating the incident at the Greenwich Village firehouse, and Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore will determine the consequences for the firefighters involved. The department may also investigate the other unauthorized firehouse visits documented on social media.

The takeaway

This trend of civilians gaining unauthorized access to firehouses and using them as social media backdrops undermines public trust in the FDNY and puts firefighters and the public at risk. The department must crack down on these breaches of protocol to preserve the integrity and safety of its operations.