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. 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. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book. Medal of honor recipient dakota meyer consented to press interviews so people would know the story of the teammates who didnt survive the ambush in kunar province, afghanistan. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.
Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a. 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. Iam so pleased to be at the forefront of this historic first for fdny a medal day and medal day book that simultaneously honor members from both the fire and ems commands. Fdny honors firefighters during medal day firefighter nation. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. If you collect fdny material be the first to own this piece of history. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2012 3 michael r. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. 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. Hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. Each year, medal day gives us the opportunity to reflect on and honor all that the fdny. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication.
Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book. Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was. An fdny investigator said no one could have predicted an entire piece of the emergency water supply had been cut.
June 3, fdny celebrated its 146th annual medal day in a ceremony at new york city hall. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. In 2015 regina wilson was elected as the vulcan societys first female president. 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. Like many fds who recognize their members for bravery, the fdny will honor its bravest during medal day today. Fdny union website uniformed firefighters association of. Fdny medal day 2011 booklet fdny medal day 2011 book final. Members of the fdny earned their departments nickname, the bravest, wednesday at a city hall ceremony that celebrated acts of heroism. 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 acts of heroism described in this book are all the more. The legal aid societys 2011 pro bono awards nov 9, 2011. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. Fdny medal day book in filled with exciting color pictures of daring rescues.
The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving. Jun 09, 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 celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which took place at the intrepid sea, air and space museum on june 8. Ladder 108 operates at brooklyn box 3308, february 7, 2011. Sullivan that the decision to reopen the fdnys books belonged to the city. This is a proud day a fun day for the firehouse, he said, noting that another. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. 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. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Mclaughlin ladder company 21 january 15, 2009, 1524 hours, box 220868, hudson river, manhattan appointed to the fdny on february 8, 1998. 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.
A 45 day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. Nigro presided at the ceremony, which honored fire officers, 1 fire marshal, 26 firefighters, two emergency medical service ems officers, four paramedics, and four emergency medical technicians emts, as well as four fire companies that were awarded. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Iam so pleased to be at the forefront of this historic first for fdnya medal day and medal day book that simultaneously honor members from both the fire and ems commands. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. 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. A 45day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Fdny 20012011 is the official commemorative book for the 10th anniversary of the september 11, 2001 attacks, featuring an introduction by former president george w. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was corrales, ems lieutenant luis f. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.
Every day, the members of the fdny put their lives on the line and every day, they save lives. Jun 06, 20 the fdny celebrated what many described as the best day of the year, on june 5, 20, when hundreds gathered at the 69th infantry regiment armory for the 144th annual medal day ceremony. 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 old vulcan society. Jun 08, 2018 acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. Publications for active fdny personnel use only fdny pro. Jun 09, 2010 hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. Ramilo is officially recognized by the fdny with the. For his heroic work he was awarded the brooklyn citizens medal. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. A 3 day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules.
This story about the fire patrol was in fdny 1989 medal day book. Medal of honor winner declines courts offer to join fdny. And he greatly appreciates all of the support he has received over the past few days from residents of new york city. New york citys millions of residents and visitors owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the fdny. Publication of this 20 edition of the fdny medal day book was. Bloomberg mayor i t is an honor to welcome everyone as the new york city fire department celebrates its 2012 medal day. Dreyfous was the official photographer for the fire department in a nonpaid capacity. The event honored eight fire officers, one ems officer, one. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day.
President obama awards the medal of honor to us marine corps sgt. 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. The fdnys motto is new yorks bravest for fire and new yorks best for ems. Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. Manhattan supreme court an fdny engineer who investigated why water could not reach firefighters battling the fatal deutsche bank building blaze said wednesday a missing standpipe was the last thing he expected. While the functions and daytoday activities of each are vastly different, the goal for both is. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg. The earliest medal awarded to ladder 120 was to captain james f. 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. New york city s millions of residents and visitors owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the fdny.
The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire. Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a manhattan fire on oct. The fdny foundation is the official nonprofit organization of the new york city fire department. The saint florian medal is made of beautiful hand polished sterling. Fdny celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which. So others might live by terry golway, report from engine co. While the functions and day to day activities of each are vastly different, the goal for both is. February, 2016 wooster street collapse february 14, 1958. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Mooney in 1917 for having the best disciplined company in 1916. On august 7, 1929, lieutenant henry rohrbach received a department medal and fireman augustus kettler received the brooklyn citizen medal for rescuing a couple from a fire at 6 thatford avenue. While the term risk vs benefit is used alot these days, clearly there are times where firefighters at all fds absolutely must take risks based upon conditions. Florian pendant on chain sterling silver fdny shop.
Chief sullivan received multiple awards and accolades during his years with the department as well. The fdny celebrated what many described as the best day of the year, on june 5, 20, when hundreds gathered at the 69th infantry regiment armory for the 144th annual medal day ceremony. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department. Brooklyn box 332637, 510 61st street, march, 2011, the incident for which ff kevin j. The book draws on exclusive photos, some never seen before, culled. Habitual rule breakers that have exhausted all of the above will receive a permanent lifetime ban that will be strictly enforced. Ems lieutenant john tims, haz tac battalion, is awarded the chief james. This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts. Presentation of the 2011 pro bono publico and public service law firm. It is one more step in bringing these two vital services together. Magan rescued a father and his two children from 277 watkins street. The dreyfous collection is a photographic ensemble encompassing the period for new york city firemen from 1912 until 1947 fires from before wwi through the great depression until after wwii are covered. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors.