Chief sullivan received multiple awards and accolades during his years with the department as well. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. 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. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. In real life, i like the author of this book am a health care professional. No one here would have forecast him to one day receive the medal of honor. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Honor legion member chief kilduff was appointed a new york city firefighter in august of 1977 and worked for six years at ladder 34 in manhattan. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. Nigro presided at the ceremony, which honored fire officers, 1. If you purchase additional books will combine shipping.
Publication of this 2015 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible. Hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. My fathers house details the tragic fate of the two chiefs, two lieutenants and eight firefighters who died in the line of duty on oct. Once again, on this medal day, we reflect upon and celebrate the selfless courage and professionalism of new yorks. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. Photo credits cover brooklyn box 75800, 376 palmetto street, march 24, 2009, the incident for which ff giovanni a. Nyfd academy instructor regina wilson, a 16year veteran tested by the events of 911 on the fdny and a member of engine co 219 in park slope, brooklyn, was elected president of the 75 yr. The green white and blue is i believe a hazmat citation and the purple and black with 343 is for 911. 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. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense.
Fdny medal day 2019 uniformed firefighters association of. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. Based on these citations, fdny allows a promotional point system, to be employed once a promotional test is passed. Mclaughlin ladder company 21 january 15, 2009, 1524 hours, box 220868, hudson river, manhattan appointed to the fdny on february 8, 1998.
Eysser, the 26th company commander in l120 history was awarded the 2014 albert s. A used to equal12 point, and b used to equal14 point. So others might live by terry golway, report from engine co. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving.
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. Its regulations are compiled in title 3 of the new york city rules. 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. Johnston medal for the rescue of 2 unconscious children in the rear bedroom at a 3 story lrfpmd at 373 blake ave on july 6, 20. The new york city fire department is the largest municipal fire department in the united states and the second largest in the world after the tokyo fire department. But, it would be a mistake to think the book deals only with badges. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work. Publication of this 20 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1983 and worked at ladder 112 in brooklyn until his 1989 promotion to captain of engine 92, in the bronx. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. Can any fdny firefighters tell me what these medals are. January 23, 2005 was black sunday in new york when fdny lt.
Nypd honors 88 members of the department at annual medal day. Fdny foundation and fdny join the worcester fire department in remembering the 20th anniversary of the worcester 6. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Click on the button below to purchase a dvd that includes all issues of wnyf between 1940 and 2009. October 29, 2012, 2015 hours, brighton beach, brooklyn. He was a constant presence at fdny memorial services and the departments annual medal day celebration, including taking part in funding. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a.
The writing is clear, details abound, and the photos are wonderful. 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. June 3, fdny celebrated its 146th annual medal day in a ceremony at new york city hall. 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. In fdny most members wear the medals ribbon most times as oppossed to the medal itself. The entire fire department was held over from the day tour to almost double the. 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. 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.
The red white and yellow with the bugle medal is a unit citation for an engine, basically an award for outstanding service at a job. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. One of these books is the 177 page fire department of new york forcible. As of january 2015, all future pumper orders will be ordered from kme. The fdny employs approximately 11,033 uniformed firefighters, 4,301 uniformed emts, paramedics, and 1,894 civilian employees. Medal day print email the james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. 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. Fdny union website uniformed firefighters association of.
Once again, on this medal day, we reflect upon and celebrate the selfless courage and professionalism of new yorks bravest. The two firefighters then earlymorning hours of january 27, 2009. Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year. Fdny medal party 2009 bronx, new york city youtube.
The new york city fire department has released a new logo 150th anniversary edition, which will feature the statue of liberty and the one world trade center, and the tribute in light display. When you make a donation or purchase here, you are making new york city safer. Fdny foundation funds new fdny rockaway tactical training facility. Fdny medal day 2018 uniformed firefighters association of. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. You can view the logo here and read the news story here. Nigro presided over the 149th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. As a result of its seniority among medals, it is awarded annually for the most outstanding act of heroism after the consideration and deliberate. This issue does not include links to individual articles, just a table of contents of features, columns and departments included in each magazine. Medal day 2009 nicholas scoppetta fire commissioner salvatore j.