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. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 appointed to the fdny on september 4, 1991. Patricks day paradenyc 2016 emerald society fdny pipes and drum bandnycparadelife. One of these books is the 177 page fire department of new york forcible. Class i3points, class ii2 points, class iii1 point. While the functions and day to day activities of each are vastly different, the goal for both is. At the fdny medal day ceremony on june 6, the firefighter thomas r. Individual members are presented these awards based on meritorious acts of bravery. Nigro presided at fdny s 148th annual medal day ceremony at city. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. The earliest medal awarded to ladder 120 was to captain james f. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles.
The fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014. The fdny foundation would like to extend its thanks to all of the brave men and women of the fdny and to those who were honored at the medal day ceremony. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 3 michael r. During bobs time at engine 82 ladder 31, he recalls the house receiving a total of 37 medals.
Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day. Hundreds of new yorks bravest gathered at the fdny medal day ceremony to honor firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2017 41 o n may 2, 2016, the brooklyn communications office transmitted box 3286 at approximately 0 hours for fire reported in a threestory mixed occupancy. Murphy of rescue company 3 will receive two medals. It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the new york city fire departments annual medal day celebration. While the functions and daytoday activities of each are vastly different, the goal for both is. Fdny valor award citation ribbon insignia bars these ribbons are awarded each year by the new york city fire department at medal day the first wednesday in june. During a typical work day, i work 16 hours and usually do around 812 calls. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense.
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. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Congratulations to the 2016 fdny medal day recipients which included lt brian colleluori l174 who was awarded the james gordon bennett medal, the departments highest honor. Uncle, ff john obrien, is retired from the marine division. Fdny 148th annual medal day ceremony, nyc mayors office. Fire and ems personnel operate at manhattan box 440871, january 24, 2016. Pernice was awarded the same honor at the medal day ceremony in 2017, records show. New york city police department medal for valor wikipedia. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. Rope rescue tops fdny medal day firefighter nation. Member of the holy name and emerald societies and femas urban search. In fdny most members wear the medals ribbon most times as oppossed to the medal itself. 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. 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.
Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Lieutenant walsh, third from right, is the first female. Chief lerch was a supporter and an integral part of the fdny his entire life. The new york city police departments medal for valor is the departments third highest medal. On monday, january 14, the new york state honorary fire chiefs association presented the annual scholarship awards at fdny headquarters in brooklyn. 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. Sixtyseven members of the fdny were honored at city hall on medal day 2016. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.
The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. The event honors the past years meritorious acts of the members of the fdny. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work in the last year. Lieutenant walsh makes history at medal day joinfdny.
Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. 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. Nigro presided at the 147th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. Read the details in the 2016 medal day book they have done the extraordinary, said the mayor, who was joined by fdny commissioner daniel nigro. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. It was the largest decrease in fires and firerelated deaths. Selective scenes from the 1990 fdny medal day at city hall. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. The entire fire department was held over from the day tour to almost double the. For the members of the fdny who responded to a recordbreaking 1. Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year.
Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a manhattan fire on oct. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most fundamental, important duty of all the responsibility to save lives. At the 2006 medal day ceremony in new york, mayor michael bloomberg and. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book. Honoring bravery at fdny medal day firefighter nation. Brooklyn all hands fire box 0912 94 bainbridge st nuthouse 1st due duration. A used to equal12 point, and b used to equal14 point. Dennis murphy, according to a facebook posting made when she graduated the ems academy in 2016. Fdny honors firefighting heroes at medal ceremony newsday. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a. It is one more step in bringing these two vital services together.
In june, the fdny honored both women at their medal day ceremony for making prehospital saves in 2018, officials said. For this he was awarded his second bennett medal the first was for the walbaums fire the. Emt dulce mccorvey for their contributions to this book. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. While responding, the firstarriving companies gave a 1075 for heavy fire with. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. 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. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.
Every day, the men and women of the fdny do things. 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. Fdny thanks nyshfca for making an investment in the future of the department. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. Mooney in 1917 for having the best disciplined company in 1916. Chief jack lerch, 88, a long time friend and world recognized sme of the fdny has passed away.
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