This is verified by a document appointing jeremiah clearwater as a fireman in a company of firemen raised by authority of an act of the legislature of the state of ny signed and sealed by william thorn, president of the pleasant valley village trustees. The fdny acronym and the fdny shield design are federal registered. Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. A collection of unique photography for and about new yorks bravest. At the 2014 fdny medal day ceremony, fdny firefighter christopher a. Afterburn band of fdny brothers hard rock metal country. If 2016 has women again, i will buy a kitten calendar again. Im posting this because i would like to be one to also honor those serving with fdny, and thank them for their service. Edward thompson medal for a rescue on february 24, 1980.
Jun 09, 2010 uniformed fire officers association medal lieutenant jonathan m. The origins of the new york city fire department go back to 1648 when the first fire ordinance was adopted in what was then the dutch settlement of new amsterdam. The medal is awarded for acts of valor, heroism, courage or gallantry in either a. Fdny firefighter shirts, patches and pins gifts quick. All information shall not be considered that given by the new york city fire department or fdny. Hfd staffs two stations that provide fire and emergency medical coverage for the 36 square mile fire district. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving. These peoples courage is beyond the meaning of courage, so thats a major thing. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg. Bureau of communications 2 a absence control unit 9991417 accident recording claims unit 9992936 accounts payablecontracts 9992339.
Habitual rule breakers that have exhausted all of the above will receive a permanent lifetime ban that will be strictly enforced. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. 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 services, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services responses to the five boroughs of new york city. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department. Visit the original firestore at 17 greenwich ave, nyc. Fdny firefighter shirts, patches and pins calendars. Each day, our fire department demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protecting others and it is this dedication that is key to why new york remains the safest big city in the nation. Once again, on this medal day, we reflect upon and celebrate the selfless courage and professionalism of new yorks bravest. Peter stuyvesant, within one year of his arrival, appointed four fire wardens to wooden chimneys of thatchedroofed wooden houses, charging a penalty to owners whose chimneys were improperly swept. The ceremony highlighted the great work of 65 fdny fire and ems members, presenting their. Publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Mar, 2015 the medal of valor is awarded to any member of new yorks organized militia, which is composed of the new york army and air national guard, the new york naval militia, and the new york guard.
Benefits and salary fdny fire department of the city of. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. The village of pleasant valley was incorporated on may 5th, 1814 and not long after the village trustees set up a fire company. The photographs of members of the fdny in this series were taken at fires in the bronx or manhattan circa 1980s and many were published in the book new yorks bravest their lives on the line. In order to do so you must fulfill the criteria i stated earlier. 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.
Marine 1 fdny this is the official website of fdny marine 1. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. A 3day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. After several years worth of heroics, the fdny awarded him his own command, giving. Bloomberg mayor it is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the new york city fire departments medal day 20. Joe martin jr guitar and vocals, rich appenzeller vocals and guitar, mathew sebel drums, chick satterley. Fdny rescue 5 engine 160 quarters staten island, new york. I know the e66 means his company engine 66 as well and the pin with his company patch. Smartermail enterprise password requirement strength. Nigro welcomes the families to the nyc fire museum brunch that was hosted by the honor legion.
Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Firehouse solutions web design for firefighters, rescue. New york citys millions of residents and visitors owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the fdny. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work. One of the coauthors, mike boucher, is a dispatcher and he has been working on this project over 10 years. Medal day gives us the opportunity to reflect on and honor all that the fdny. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. Oct 08, 2014 published on oct 8, 2014 one of the most solemn events on the fdny calendar, memorial day, was held at the firefighters monument in riverside park on oct. 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. Nigro presided over the 149th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book. For this he was awarded his second bennett medal the first was for the walbaums fire. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. The holland fire department proudly protects the 3600 residents in the town of holland.
Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 5 salvatore j. A 3 day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. A 45day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. 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. 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. Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. Fdny medal day 2019 uniformed firefighters association of. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. The most decorated firefighter in fdny history firerescue1. Im posting this because i would like to be one to also honor those serving with.
Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. Afterburn is the all firefighter hard rock band from long island, new york the band members are. Lifelong medical coverage for you and your family growth opportunities flexible. The medal is awarded for acts of valor, heroism, courage or gallantry in either a civilian or military capacity. Bloomberg mayor i t is an honor to welcome everyone as the new york city fire department celebrates its 2012 medal day. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. 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. The photographs of members of the fdny in this series were taken at fires in the bronx or manhattan circa 1980s and many were published in the book new yorks bravest their lives on the line medal day 1981 ff richard c. A 45 day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. Fdny rescue 5 engine 160 quarters, staten island, new york. Published on oct 8, 2014 one of the most solemn events on the fdny calendar, memorial day, was held at the firefighters monument in riverside park on oct.
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. 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 shamrock means he was a member of the emerald society a fraternal order. Web design and data management for firefighters, rescue techs, emts, medics, and all others who save lives phone 301.
Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book. The job, especially in manhattan includes many rescue. On august 3, 2014, the fdny honor legion hosted a brunch at the nyc fire museum for the families of our fallen brothers. When you make a donation or purchase here, you are making new york city safer. For the members of the fdny who responded to a recordbreaking 1. 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. Publication of this 20 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. The medal of valor is awarded to any member of new yorks organized militia, which is composed of the new york army and air national guard, the new york naval militia, and the new york guard. Uniformed fire officers association medal lieutenant jonathan m. It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the new york city fire departments annual medal day celebration. Jun 04, 2014 the fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014. The best job in the world has the best benefits in the world as a new york city firefighter, you will receive an incredible benefits package and a competitive salary that more than doubles in your first five years on the job. Bureau of communications 3 c candidate investigations uniformed 99922 cell phone billing 9992284 cell phone unit 9992012.
Can any fdny firefighters tell me what these medals are. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Hundreds of new yorks bravest gathered at the fdny medal day ceremony wednesday at city hall. It is not an official city of new york or fdny website. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was. The men and women who choose to join the new york city fire department make a promise to our city to protect the health and safety of our more than eight million residents and to do their best to keep us out of harms. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. Fdny rescue 5 engine 160 quarters staten island, new. There are over two thousand names and we go back to the 1800s and up to may 12 2005. The fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014.
The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most fundamental, important duty of all the responsibility to save lives. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. 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. Fdny honor legion supporting families for the firefighters. I did not buy 2015 because it featured a female, i am sorry but this is my little pleasure, i dont want to see women. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2012 3 michael r.
Slutman was awarded the fire chiefs association memorial medal. The fdny foundation is the official nonprofit organization of the new york city fire department. Shields ladder company 7 march 16, 2009, 1551 hours, box 75733, 58 west 36th street, manhattan appointed to the fdny on august 19. Governor cuomo announces medal of valor for new york guard. Cassano chief of department among the words that define what it means to be a new york city firefighter are honor, bravery and service. Firedepartment, cityofnewyork medalday20 3 michael r. Station one located at 49 north main street houses two engines, one heavy rescue and an als ambulance. Milukas ladder company 142 february 3, 2007, 15 hours, box 226034, 9586 1th street, ozone park, queens. For example you cannot be afraid of heights if you plan on becoming a firefighter.
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