FDNY Foundation Congratulates 53 FDNY Fire Officers on their Promotions

On Monday, October 28, the FDNY Foundation joined the FDNY for a promotion ceremony for 53 FDNY Officers at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island. These 53 officers were promoted to the ranks of captain and lieutenant.

The FDNY Foundation congratulates all 53 officers on their promotions! This is a tremendous accomplishment for them and their families. We wish them continued success and thank them for their service and commitment to protecting the people and City of New York and proudly representing the FDNY.

“We are counting on you to bring your experience, expertise and leadership skills to every incident, both in the firehouse and on the fire ground. We are counting on you to manage and protect the members who you lead every day and, most importantly, we are counting on you to carry out the standards critical to the lifesaving mission of the Department,” said FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker. “In the greatest fire department in the world, it is incumbent on us to run out of the door quickly and efficiently when the tones go off, no matter the call. That is our job.”

“Promotions ceremonies are an extremely important part of this Department, and a big change for each of you. Lieutenants, you are now responsible for leading other firefighters and making the big decisions that keep them safe. Captains, you have already spent years leading as Lieutenants, and this is a continuation of that leadership – but this time entire companies. It is a big step to leave the firehouse you have become a part of, but you should be proud of this enormous step you are taking in your career,” said Chief of Department John Esposito.

The promoted members comprise more than 700 years of experience with the Department. They will now be assigned to units throughout New York City.

To view more photos from the ceremony, click HERE.