Some top brass at the FDNY are caught up in a corruption probe.

Investigators searched the New York City Fire Department headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn Thursday morning, while the FBI reportedly searched the homes of two chiefs now under investigation, according to the New York Times, which first reported the probe.

The two fire officials, according to the New York Times, are Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco. They head up the department’s fire prevention bureau, which is in charge of inspecting buildings for fire safety.

What You Need To Know

  • Investigators searched several locations on Thursday morning in connection with a bribery probe at the FDNY

  • Top officials have been put on modified duty as part of the investigation

  • It stems from rumors last summer that officials were accepting bribes in the fire department

  • Two top fire department officials have been placed on modified duty today as part of a major bribery investigation

In a statement, a spokesperson for the fire department said: “The FDNY’s first priority is always keeping New Yorkers safe, and we expect every member of the department to act appropriately. As soon as Commissioner [Laura] Kavanagh was alerted to these allegations last fall, she immediately referred them to DOI to investigate them. Commissioner Kavanagh has proactively placed the employees at the center of this investigation on modified duty, and we are awaiting guidance from DOI regarding further action.”

A source familiar with the probe told NY1 the allegations are a product of multiple rumors that officials at the FDNY were accepting bribes.

The FBI confirmed it was at Cordasco’s home on Thursday morning carrying out “law enforcement activity.”

A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney for the southern district would not comment.

A spokesperson for the Department of Investigation confirmed the office received a complaint from the FDNY, but would not discuss the probe any further.

This comes as federal investigators are examining the mayor’s campaign fundraising for his 2021 mayoral run. As part of that probe, investigators have been asking questions about potentially favorable treatment in the city’s fire safety inspection system.

In a statement a City Hall spokesperson said: “City Hall became aware of this operation when we were notified by FDNY this morning. The FDNY continues to cooperate with DOI, and there is no indication of any direct connection to anyone at City Hall.”