Firefighting Fun Facts
What city had the first woman firefighter in the United States? (Bonus question: what year?)
NYC, in 1818
What law school did Alex attend?
New York Law School
What favorite childhood toy was invented in Brooklyn?
the teddy bear
What is Alex's favorite after work happy hour location?
Whiskey Tavern
What was the name of the First Cat (FCOTUS) during the Clinton administration?
Socks
What are the 3 most common causes of fires in NYC?
electrical fires
smoking
cooking-related fires
What college did Alex attend for undergrad?
Rutgers
What some Brooklyn neighborhoods Alex has lived in?
Park Slope, Clinton Hill, Williamsburg, Bed Stuy
What is Alex's favorite animal?
Cats and elephants
How many toes does a cat have?
18
What year was FDNY established?
1865
What year did Alex start working at The Law Department?
2018
What year was Brooklyn incorporated into NYC?
1898
What is Alex's favorite show?
Euphoria
What country was Alex visiting when she went to a cat cafe?
South Korea
How many fire trucks are there in NYC?
143
Where is Alex originally from?
Staten Island
How long is the Brooklyn Bridge?
6,016 feet
What is Alex's favorite Whiskey Tavern meal?
Hamburger
How many hours a day do cats sleep?
13 to 16
What was the original name of FDNY?
Metropolitan Fire Department
What are Alex's nieces' names?
Avery and Ellie
What is the population of Brooklyn?
2,736,074
Who are Alex's favorite people?
Her nieces
How fast can a cat run?
up to 30 miles per hour