FDNY HQ, fire chiefs’ homes raided by FBI and NYC investigators in probe over $100K bribes to speed up inspections

The FDNY’s Brooklyn headquarters and the homes of two top fire chiefs were raided by the FBI and city investigators Thursday as part of a corruption probe, sources confirmed to The Post.

The feds searched the homes of Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino — two senior chiefs in the fire prevention office — following allegations they each were paid $100,000 to expedite or set up safety inspections, according to the sources.

Investigators were looking into whether the chiefs received the payments from a recently-retired firefighter, identified as Henry J. Santiago Jr., the sources added.

The chiefs, who have not been charged with any wrongdoing, had their phones seized when federal agents came knocking to ask about alleged payments from Santiago, per the sources.

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FBI and New York City investigators raided the FDNY’s Brooklyn headquarters and the homes of two top chiefs on Feb. 15, 2024. Matthew McDermott

The city’s Department of Investigation also closed off the fourth floor of FDNY HQ – home to the fire prevention office – on Thursday and removed records and computers, sources said.

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