Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. In real life, i like the author of this book am a health care professional. Click on the button below to purchase a dvd that includes all issues of wnyf between 1940 and 2009. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. Fdny medal day 2018 uniformed firefighters association of.
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 foundation funds new fdny rockaway tactical training facility. This issue does not include links to individual articles, just a table of contents of features, columns and departments included in each magazine. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. Once again, on this medal day, we reflect upon and celebrate the selfless courage and professionalism of new yorks. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. Can any fdny firefighters tell me what these medals are. Its regulations are compiled in title 3 of the new york city rules.
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. One of these books is the 177 page fire department of new york forcible. 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 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. Mclaughlin ladder company 21 january 15, 2009, 1524 hours, box 220868, hudson river, manhattan appointed to the fdny on february 8, 1998. Based on these citations, fdny allows a promotional point system, to be employed once a promotional test is passed. Martinez, ladder 124, is awarded the walter scott medal. If you purchase additional books will combine shipping. Hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. As of january 2015, all future pumper orders will be ordered from kme. Fdny and fdny foundation hold plaque dedication ceremony for fdny capt. 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.
The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work. Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year. 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, 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. 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 new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. Class i3points, class ii2 points, class iii1 point.
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. June 3, fdny celebrated its 146th annual medal day in a ceremony at new york city hall. 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. In fdny most members wear the medals ribbon most times as oppossed to the medal itself. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a. The entire fire department was held over from the day tour to almost double the. 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. 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.
Fdny medal party 2009 bronx, new york city youtube. 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. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. The fdny employs approximately 11,033 uniformed firefighters, 4,301 uniformed emts, paramedics, and 1,894 civilian employees. Medal day 2009 nicholas scoppetta fire commissioner salvatore j. Photo credits cover brooklyn box 75800, 376 palmetto street, march 24, 2009, the incident for which ff giovanni a. Fdny medal day 2019 uniformed firefighters association of. The two firefighters then earlymorning hours of january 27, 2009. Nigro presided over the 149th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling.
As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. January 23, 2005 was black sunday in new york when fdny lt. 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. He was a constant presence at fdny memorial services and the departments annual medal day celebration, including taking part in funding. Chief sullivan received multiple awards and accolades during his years with the department as well. 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. No one here would have forecast him to one day receive the medal of honor. Publication of this 2015 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible.
Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. Firefighter of the year medal of honor national medal of. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. But, it would be a mistake to think the book deals only with badges. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg. As a result of its seniority among medals, it is awarded annually for the most outstanding act of heroism after the consideration and deliberate. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. Eysser, the 26th company commander in l120 history was awarded the 2014 albert s. Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. Chief sullivan is a navy veteran and a member of yorktown heights engine company for over 15 years, as well as. The fdny and fdny foundation celebrated the launch of the official 2019 calendar of heroes on wed. October 29, 2012, 2015 hours, brighton beach, brooklyn. Nigro presided at the ceremony, which honored fire officers, 1.
So others might live by terry golway, report from engine co. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. Rather, the book uses fdny badges as the focal point for describing the development of the fdny as we know it today. 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 green white and blue is i believe a hazmat citation and the purple and black with 343 is for 911. Fdny foundation and fdny join the worcester fire department in remembering the 20th anniversary of the worcester 6. When you make a donation or purchase here, you are making new york city safer. 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.
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