The ceremony highlighted the great work of 65 fdny fire and ems members, presenting their. This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts. A reported fire on the second or third floor of a fivestory, occupied, class 3, multiple dwelling prompted response by ladder 38 on june 9, 2018, at 17 hours. Fdny exam 7001 firehouse forums firefighting discussion. 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 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. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. So others might live by terry golway, report from engine co. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg.
Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. Rope rescue tops fdny medal day firefighter nation. 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. Chief sullivan received multiple awards and accolades during his years with the department as well. Everything fdny including information, training and up to the minute incident reporting. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2017 23. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny.
On arrival, engine 275 transmitted a 1075, reporting a working fire in a private dwelling. Medals for heroism awarded to 62 members of the fdny and fdny ems. Fdny medal day 2011 booklet fdny medal day 2011 book final. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york fdny, is a department of the government of new york city that provides fire protection, technical rescue, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services to the five boroughs of new york city. 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. 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. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. 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. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department. 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. 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 fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l.
Habitual rule breakers that have exhausted all of the above will receive a permanent lifetime ban that will be strictly enforced. A 45 day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2019 20. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. James gordon bennett medal winner, firefighter peter demontreux l2. 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. Sharpe received the lieutenant kirby mcelhearn medal. Attended suffolk community college and farmingdale university. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. On december 16, 2017, at 1451 hours, tower ladder 161, commanded by. Nigro presided over the 148th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza.
The entire fire department was held over from the day tour to almost double the. Mclaughlin ladder company 21 january 15, 2009, 1524 hours, box 220868, hudson river, manhattan appointed to the fdny on february 8, 1998. Fdny paramedic injures partner in alleged ambulance attack. Fire engineering ray downey courage and valor award for 2017. Jan 09, 2020 in june, the fdny honored both women at their medal day ceremony for making prehospital saves in 2018, officials said. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for. Publications for active fdny personnel use only fdny pro.
Index of medals index of medal recipients new york city. Dennis murphy, according to a facebook posting made when she graduated the ems academy in 2016. Fdny honor legion supporting families for the firefighters. December 2014 november 2014 october 2014 september 2014 august 2014. A 3 day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. Brother, ff david donatelli, is assigned to ladder 33. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work in the last year.
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. Jun 3, 2015 awarded the bella stiefel medal and ff michael a. Jun 09, 2010 hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. 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. 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. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. The event honored 62 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work in the last year. The fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014.
Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Pernice was awarded the same honor at the medal day ceremony in 2017, records show. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book. 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. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. Ramilo is officially recognized by the fdny with the. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Jun 4, 2014 publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was robert e.
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