FDNY Foundation Joins the FDNY in Mourning the Passing of Supervising Fire Marshal George E. Snyder Jr.

On Monday, August 12, Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the line of duty death of Supervising Fire Marshal George E. Snyder Jr. SFM Snyder, a 22-year FDNY veteran, suffered a cardiac episode after working on Friday, August 9, 2024. He died Saturday, August 10, 2024.

The FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in mourning the loss of SFM Snyder. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. We will never forget SFM Snyder and his 22 years of service to the FDNY and the City of New York.

“This is the tragic loss of a man who chose a life of brave service to others, first working as a firefighter and promoted to fire marshal, then eventually to Supervising Fire Marshal. He recently took on the important role of heading up our Lithium-Ion Battery Task Force, bringing expertise and knowledge to the subject,” said Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker. “Our entire Department mourns the passing of this heroic individual who dedicated himself to our city. Our thoughts are with his family, the fire marshals who worked closely with him, and our entire Department.”

SFM Snyder began his career with the FDNY in May 2002, first assigned to Engine 36 in Harlem, and then transferring to Engine 47 in Morningside Heights. SFM Snyder became a fire marshal in 2009 and was promoted to Supervising Fire Marshal in 2019. He was assigned to the Special Operations Command, where he headed up the Lithium-Ion Battery Task Force. His work there included investigating lithium-ion battery fires and partnering with other agencies in enforcement. SFM Snyder was cited five times for meritorious acts throughout his 22-year career.

SFM Snyder is the 1,161th member of the FDNY to die in the line-of-duty. He is survived by his mother, Roseanne Snyder, three sisters; Janet, Katrina, and Jeralyn; and a nephew, Brian.