FDNY & NYPD Crowd Safety Measures for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

Event Overview and Scale

• 🎆 Millions of people are expected to gather along the East River to watch the iconic Macy's fireworks show.
• 🗓️ This event is one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency responders in New York City.

Aerial Surveillance and Security

• 🚁 Fire and police drones will be deployed to patrol the skies, scanning crowds for hours before the fireworks begin.
• 🔍 Drones are used to identify potential threats, such as suspicious devices or unattended bags, and to monitor for medical emergencies.

Firework Launch Site Preparations

• 🌉 Fireworks will launch from the Brooklyn Bridge and barges in the East River.
• 🚒 The FDNY will have engines positioned on each side of the Brooklyn Bridge to supply the standpipe, with fire trucks on standby.
• 👷 Inspectors have already assessed the bridge and tested its standpipe system in the week prior to the event.

Waterborne Safety and Security

• 🌊 NYPD scuba divers will be on standby to check for suspicious devices under the firework barges.
• 🚤 Any unauthorized vessels will be addressed, and responders will be ready to assist if an incident occurs on a permitted barge or boat.

Public Access and Information

• 🚗 Traffic and parking will be significantly limited in the areas surrounding the event.
• 💻 Spectators can find information on street closures and rules on the cbsnewyork.com website.