Chief sullivan is a navy veteran and a member of yorktown heights engine company for over 15 years, as well as. Fire injures 5 in coop city highrise fire wpix 11 survivors of citys deadliest blaze in 25 years try to move on from fire that burned through their lives 1 year ago. A 45day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most. Fdny celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which took place at the intrepid sea, air and space museum on june 8. Jan 2, 2009 ff mark massiah engine 5 overhauls fire area on the roof.
Bloomberg mayor since becoming mayor of new york city, i have frequently been privileged to work closely with the new york city fire department and witness firsthand the dedication, commitment and courage of these brave men and women, who sacrifice so much to protect their fellow new yorkers. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following. Fdny thanks nyshfca for making an investment in the future of the department. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2016 3 the city of new york office of the mayor new york, ny 7 june 1, 2016 dear friends. It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the new york city fire departments annual medal day celebration. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 appointed to the fdny on september 4, 1991. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. This educational website is dedicated to the men and women of the police department of the city of greater new york who gave life andor limb in. The fdny foundation is the official nonprofit organization of the new york city fire department. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work. Nigro presided over the 149th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. Habitual rule breakers that have exhausted all of the above will receive a permanent lifetime ban that will be strictly enforced.
Hunt ladder company 166 june 28, 2009, 0630 hours, box 3548, west 17th street and surf avenue, coney island beach, brooklyn appointed to the. Nypd honors 88 members of the department at annual medal day. Chief sullivan received multiple awards and accolades during his years with the department as well. The annual medal day ceremony honors both uniformed and civilian members of the nypd of all ranks who have made significant acts of heroism, some who have even made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives in the upholding of their sworn oath as police officers. With complete disregard for his own safety, he rapidly and competently performed his duty in the highest traditions of this department, as is printed in the june 6, 1965 printed copy of the fdny medal day book.
Jun 08, 2018 acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. The official fdny firefighters of heroes 2008 calendar hazlegrove, cary on. New york city fire department is part of wikiproject fire service, which collaborates on fire servicerelated subjects on wikipedia.
Dec 03, 2016 the history of policing in the city of new york this site is not affiliated with the nypd or nyc. If i have to look at a calendar all day, it might as well be pleasing to the eye, and this one is. If you purchase additional books will combine shipping. The history of policing in the city of new york this site is not affiliated with the nypd or nyc. A 3 day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. Member of the holy name and emerald societies and femas urban search. Below is a link to the book pdf describing each of the honorees along with details and photos showing how and what they did to be recognized. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2017 41 o n may 2, 2016, the brooklyn communications office transmitted box 3286 at approximately 0 hours for fire reported in a threestory mixed occupancy. Attended suffolk community college and farmingdale university. Popular fdny books goodreads share book recommendations. On monday, january 14, the new york state honorary fire chiefs association presented the annual scholarship awards at fdny headquarters in brooklyn.
Fire department, city of new york medal day 2016 16. Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. January 23, 2005 was black sunday in new york when fdny lt. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members.
Since its establishment more than 140 years ago, the fire department of new york has extinguished more than two million fires and saved hundreds of thousands of lives. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. For his heroic work he was awarded the brooklyn citizens medal. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. New york if you see any new york city firefighters wearing their navy blue dress uniforms, you may be able to tell where they were on september 11th. The honor legion of the fire department of the city of new york has dedicated themselves to the families of members who died in the line of duty saving lives and protecting property of the citizens of new york city. Fdny honor legion supporting families for the firefighters. Publications for active fdny personnel use only fdny pro. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Brotherinlaw, lieutenant john oconnor, is assigned to engine 310 and brotherinlaw, ff christopher j. Click on the button below to purchase a dvd that includes all issues of wnyf between 1940 and 2009.
Jul, 2007 the official fdny firefighters of heroes 2008 calendar hazlegrove, cary on. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. Chief sullivan, served the city of new york for 32 years in the fdny ems division, working his way up the ranks and finishing up his career as deputy chief of fdny ems. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. Wpix 11 fdny firefighters bust marijuana grow house at marble hill apartments wnbc 4 fdny. The official fdny firefighters of heroes 2008 calendar. Brother, ff david donatelli, is assigned to ladder 33. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book additionally, engine companies 5, 28 and 33. We all have a role to play in making our city a safe place.
Uncle, ff john obrien, is retired from the marine division. A 3day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. B this article has been rated as bclass on the projects quality scale. Father, battalion chief henry mcdonald, is retired, and broth er, ff matthew mcdonald, is assigned to ladder 157. Bellew ladder 27 died in the line of duty at an apartment fire in the bronx. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. It starts with officially signing up for this important mission as a junior fdny member in training.
This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 3 michael r. Magan rescued a father and his two children from 277 watkins street. Jun 08, 2011 fdny celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which took place at the intrepid sea, air and space museum on june 8. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. The fdny celebrated what many described as the best day of the year, on june 5, when hundreds gathered at the 69th infantry regiment armory for the 144th annual medal day ceremony. So others might live by terry golway, report from engine co. Today for the 5th time in the history of the worlds greatest fire department, we gather to honor the bravest of our bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said in his opening remarks. Fdnys medal day ceremony at city hall plaza members of the fdny earned their departments nickname, the bravest, wednesday at a city hall ceremony that celebrated acts of heroism. Fdny medal day click above fire d epartment, c ity of n ew y ork m edal d ay 2014 james gordon bennett medal winners. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day. While responding, the firstarriving companies gave a 1075 for heavy fire with.
The firefighter of the year medal is awarded to a firefighter who has shown initiative, patriotism and dedication to the fire service during the year. Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a manhattan fire on oct. This educational website is dedicated to the men and women of the police department of the city of greater new york who gave life andor limb in the performance of their duties. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most fundamental, important duty of all the responsibility to save lives. Oneill posthumously promoted sergeant tuozzulo to sergeant special assignment during his funeral service on november 10, 2016, and posthumously awarded him the medal of honor during medal day 2017. As a result of its seniority among medals, it is awarded annually for the most outstanding act of heroism after the consideration and deliberate judgement of the members of the board of merit of the fdny. A 45 day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg. In addition, 85 other members of the service were presented tuesday with departmental honors, as follows.
Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. Fdny union website uniformed firefighters association of. On november 3, 1934 two members of ladder 120 rescued two people at 361 bristol street. Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year. Fdny firefighter arrested for stripping parts off civilians truck on duty by tina moore and olivia bensimon ny post 41120 a city firefighter was arrested thursday after he was caught on video stealing a bed cover from a parked pickup truck in queens while on duty then using his fdny truck to haul off the hot goods, according to police and surveillance footage. Jan 23, 2020 january 23, 2005 was black sunday in new york when fdny lt. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fire department of the city of new york. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Fdny firefighters fuming over faulty lieutenants exam. For the members of the fdny who responded to a recordbreaking 1. This issue does not include links to individual articles, just a table of contents of features, columns and departments included in each magazine. You can make a big difference in your neighborhood. Chief sullivan is a navy veteran and a member of yorktown heights engine company for over 15 years, as well as a past member of.
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