DeBlasio’s New York: 19 Fire Stations Close in New York City’s Five Boroughs on Sunday Due to Personnel Shortages Caused by Vaccine Mandates Monday, November 1, 2021 By Stillness in the Storm Leave a Comment (Jim Hoft) At least 19 fire houses are closed in New York City on Sunday due to shortages caused by Joe Biden and Bill DeBlasio’s COVID vaccine mandates.