Best of the Big Apple F.D.N.Y. Ford Expedition NYPD Crown Victoria NYC's Bravest Organized fire fighting began in New York in 1648. Following the Revolutionary War, the Department was incorporated as the Fire Department of the City of New York. The volunteer Fire Department continued to operate until 1865 when it was replaced by the paid Metropolitan Fire Department. Today, the FDNY protects more than 8 million residents in an area of 320 square miles. NYC's Finest The New York City Police Department (NYPD), established in 1845, is the largest police force in the United States, protecting and serving the five boroughs of New York City. The NYPD was the first police department established in the United States. Its mission is to "enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment." Model Features • Rubber Tires • Working Steering • Officially Licensed • Opening HoodS and Doors • Authentic NYPD® and FDNY® Graphics • Precision Die-cast Replicas • Baked Enamel Finish • 1:24 Scale Models • 8.75 Inches Long