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, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services to the five boroughs of new york city. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most. During the past few years, we have had fewer fires than at any time in decades, thanks to fire prevention programs. 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. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book. Fdny medal day 2011 booklet fdny medal day 2011 book final. Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was. Fdny hiring and military firehouse forums firefighting. This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts.
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 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. Fdny rescue 1 pierce hrs anyone know if this is the rescue truck lost on or the replacement rebuilt from scratch and the plans of the original later. Fdny medal day 2018 uniformed firefighters association of. Medal of honor winner turns down offer to reopen fdny. Bloomberg mayor i t is an honor to welcome everyone as the new york city fire department celebrates its 2012 medal day. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. Milukas ladder company 142 february 3, 2007, 15 hours, box 226034, 9586 1th street, ozone park, queens.
Firefighters chris blackwell and kevin smith both received medals and both were murdered on 91101. Publications for active fdny personnel use only fdny pro. Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. For the members of the fdny who responded to a recordbreaking 1. New york citys millions of residents and visitors owe. Selective scenes from the 1990 fdny medal day at city hall. While serving in that capacity he was killed, becoming the first certified fatality of the september 11, 2001 attacks. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most fundamental, important duty of all the responsibility to save lives. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2012 3 michael r. May 11, 1933 september 11, 2001, was an american franciscan friar and catholic priest who served as a chaplain to the new york city fire department. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department.
Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. 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. Brooklyn box 332637, 510 61st street, march, 2011, the incident for which ff kevin j. During bobs time at engine 82 ladder 31, he recalls the house receiving a. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. The event honored eight fire officers, one ems officer, one. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.
Fdny foundation funds new fdny rockaway tactical training facility. Fdny members history and related inquiries uniformed firefighters association 204 east 23rd street new york, ny 10010 2126834832 for website related inquiries ufa webmaster. Meyer stepped down from a large black ford f150 wearing cargo shorts and a tshirt that looked like it had been pulled from the top of the laundry. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. This book serves as a pictorial history of the role ford chassis have played in the evolution of fire apparatus. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book.
Sep 06, 2011 ford was one of three firefighters who died in the infamous fathers day disastera cruel prelude in june 2001 to the mass death that awaited the fdny family in september of that year. Fdny unveils revisionist history ems week 2011 posters the social. Honoring members of the fire department june 6, 2018. 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 2016 3 the city of new york office of the mayor new york, ny 7 june 1, 2016 dear friends. Materials issued by the department are considered to be accurate as of the date of publication. Kilduff chief of department i t is a tremendous honor for fdnyto host medal day 2011 on the prestigious. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. In 2017, the fdny ems began using ford f550 super dutywheeled coach. Fdny foundation and fdny join the worcester fire department in remembering the 20th anniversary of the worcester 6. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Ford was one of three firefighters killed at what is termed the fathers day fire.
Gribbon deputy commissioner office of public information medal day staff pub. 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. Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. Fdny honor legion supporting families for the firefighters. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. In fdny most members wear the medals ribbon most times as oppossed to the medal itself. Our city is proud to be the home of the greatest fire department in the world. Class i3points, class ii2 points, class iii1 point. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. Fdny and fdny foundation hold plaque dedication ceremony for fdny capt. Photos by fdny photo unit photo by todd maisel, new york daily news supervising fire marshal ralph bernard randy barron, david warren special thanks to chief fire marshal robert byrnes and his staff for their assistance.
The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire. Fire trucks of all types built on the famous model t, the long standing fseries, the venerable cseries, the honorary louisvilleline, and other miscellaneous ford models have prolifically and efficiently served towns small and big. Along with brian fahey and john downing, ford responded to a fire at a. Fire department of new york providing a place for friendly, knowledgeable discussions on everything fire related from a to z. More than 90 of the firefighters and officers killed that day were trained. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. A used to equal12 point, and b used to equal14 point. Meyer stepped down from a large black ford f150 wearing cargo shorts and a tshirt that looked like it.
It occurred on fathers day 2001 when a building exploded due to hazardous material being stored for sale in a business. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. As a service to fdny members, the fdny document control operates and maintains this page. The photographs of members of the fdny in this series were taken at fires in the bronx or manhattan circa 1980s and many were published in the book new yorks bravest their lives on the line medal day 1981 ff richard c. 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. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. Publication of this 2015 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by. Ladder 108 operates at brooklyn box 3308, february 7, 2011. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. The entire fire department was held over from the day tour to almost double. Fdny celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which.
The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. Along with brian fahey and john downing, ford responded to a fire at a hardware store on astoria boulevard. My fathers house details the tragic fate of the two chiefs, two lieutenants and eight firefighters who died in the line of duty on oct. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. Bloomberg mayor it is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the new york city fire departments medal day 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. Each year, medal day gives us the opportunity to reflect on and honor all that the fdny. Feb 08, 2012 5 fire department, city of new york medal day 2011 edward s. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. 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, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services to the five boroughs of new york city the new york city fire department is the. When you make a donation or purchase here, you are making new york city safer. The fdny foundation is the official nonprofit organization of the new york city fire department. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2011 3 michael r.
Medal day can be described as a story of lives saved. See more ideas about fire trucks, fire department and firefighter. However, changes in circumstances, operations, equipment andor procedures after the time of publication may impact the accuracy and reliability of the data. The official facebook page of the new york city fire department. It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone to the new york city fire departments annual medal day celebration. Based on these citations, fdny allows a promotional point system, to be employed once a promotional test is passed. For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning september 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of operation iraqi freedom. Medal of honor winner turns down offer to reopen fdny applications specially for him dakota meyer, 23, given americas highest military. Fdny union website uniformed firefighters association of. 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. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was. 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. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. This is one of the most wonderful days of the year, said mayor michael bloomberg.
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