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. The fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014. Chief lerch was a supporter and an integral part of the fdny his entire life. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. For many years, he worked at the mand library at the fdny fire academy, which houses historical documents, books, and publications about. Thousands of fdny members filled city hall plaza june 5 to celebrate the fire departments annual medal day, when the agency hands out individual commendations for valor and recognizes teams whose cohesion produced heroic results. As of january 2015, all future pumper orders will be ordered from kme. In june, the fdny honored both women at their medal day ceremony for making prehospital saves in 2018, officials said. The fdny medal day ceremony is a moment to express our admiration for the valor, heroism and extraordinary acts of the men and women we call new yorks bravest.
Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Fdny firefighter gilberto martinez and family at fdny medal day ceremonies at city hall. Firefighter peter demontreux and family fdny photo additional fdny medal day, firegeezer boston medal day 2011, backstep bill carey is the online newsblog manager for elsevier public safety and a former prince georges county md volunteer fire officer. The ceremony highlighted the great work of 65 fdny fire and ems members. Chief sullivan received multiple awards and accolades during his years with the department as well. The fdny honored 16 of its members who are either assigned to or live in queens at its annual medal day ceremony on june 6. You are bidding on a mint 2007 fdny medal day book. Fdny official 2016 calendar fdny multimedia department on. Fdny honors queens heroes on medal day queens chronicle. 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. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. Bellew ladder 27 died in the line of duty at an apartment fire in the bronx.
October 29, 2012, 2015 hours, brighton beach, brooklyn. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work in the last year. In 2015 regina wilson was elected as the vulcan societys first female president. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire. Congrats to fdny rescue 3 members at the annual medal day ceremony. Lifesaving firefighter brian colleluori wins james gordon bennett medal, fdnys highest honor. A total of 67 firefighters, paramedics, emts, and fire marshals, and officers were recognized and honored for their lifesaving work. Manhattan box 770436, march 26, 2015, the incident for which ff michael j. The honor legion of the fire department of the city of new york has dedicated themselves to the families of members who died in the line of duty saving lives and protecting property of the citizens of new york city. The bravest of the bravest were honored at medal day.
Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year. Acts of valor recognized at fdny medal day fire engineering. New york city s millions of residents and visitors owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the fdny. Murphy of rescue company 3 will receive two medals. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. Hollands got talent 20 amira willighagen o mio babbino caro nine years old, a miracle i took this photo at the wtc on 12302. For this he was awarded his second bennett medal the first was for the walbaums fire the highest award possible in the fdny. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. Lifesaving firefighter brian colleluori wins james gordon. Publication of this 2015 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Our city is incredibly proud to be the home of the most talented.
William farrington as the inferno tore through the home, he handed the woman off to medics outside then. The fdny on june 5 honored 18 of its members who are either assigned to or live in queens at its annual medal day ceremony. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. Chief sullivan is a navy veteran and a member of yorktown heights engine company for over 15 years, as well as. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book. Its going to take all of us to slow the spread of covid19. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. Fdny medal recipients show knack for improvising with. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. Pernice was awarded the same honor at the medal day ceremony in 2017, records show. There are bound to be a few mistakes or typos please inform me if you spot any errors and i will make the corrections.
Bloomberg mayor i t is an honor to welcome everyone as the new york city fire department celebrates its 2012 medal day. 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. Lee of rescue company 1 received the james gordon bennett medal and. It was obvious to me then, that to reinforce, or join a steel i beam the gusset plate should be of the same thickness or strength as the i beam you are joining. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. A 3day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules.
The earliest medal awarded to ladder 120 was to captain james f. Bloomberg mayor since becoming mayor of new york city, i have frequently been privileged to work closely with the new york city fire department and witness firsthand the dedication, commitment and courage of these brave men and women, who sacrifice so much to protect their fellow new yorkers. January 23, 2005 was black sunday in new york when fdny lt. There are over two thousand names and we go back to the 1800s and up to may 12 2005. James congema gets a kiss from his wife after he was awarded the fdnys highest honor at medal day. Fdny paramedic injures partner in alleged ambulance attack. As part of the ceremonies fdny issues a softcovered medal day book which lists the honorees and describes the action.
Fdny firefighter busted for alleged parking spot beatdown. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2012 3 michael r. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. He was a constant presence at fdny memorial services and the departments annual medal day celebration, including taking part in funding. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 3 michael r.
Chief jack lerch, 88, a long time friend and world recognized sme of the fdny has passed away. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book. 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. A 45day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. June 3, fdny celebrated its 146th annual medal day in a ceremony at new york city hall. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. There are bound to be a few mistakes or typos please inform me if you spot any errors and i. 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. With the remnants of medal day 2015 barely cleared away, a conversation about medal day 2016 began.
The event honored fire officers, 1 fire marshal, 26 firefighters, two emergency medical service ems officers, four paramedics, and four emergency medical technicians emts. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a. Mickey conboy, firefighter scott doody, firefighter matthew murphy and all recognized that day. On june 6 thousands of firefighters, their families, and supporters turned out for the fdnys annual medal day at city hall, when heroism outranks title or tenure and a veteran lieutenant became the first woman firefighter in the departments history to win a medal. Rope rescue tops fdny medal day firefighter nation. This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts. Fdnys 7th medals day forty three fdny firefighters were honored yesterday, june 7th at fdnys 7th medals day on june 7, 2006. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. 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. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. Fdny honors firefighting heroes at medal ceremony newsday. Mooney in 1917 for having the best disciplined company in 1916. Publication of this 2019 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.
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