FDNY union boss again warns of slowed response times as vax mandate goes into effect

FDNY union officials are bracing for “dozens” of fire companies to shutter and slower response times Monday as Mayor Bill de Blasio’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city workers officially goes into effect, they said at an early morning press conference.

“This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for,” Uniformed Firefighters Association’s Andrew Ansbro told reporters at a 6 a.m. briefing outside Engine Co. 26 in Midtown.

“We’re not clear what the numbers are. We’re not entirely clear how many fire companies will be closed today. We’re expecting dozens. We’re hoping fire coverage...