FDNY firefighter promoted to deputy chief is first woman to hold the rank in department history
FDNY officer Michele Fitzsimmons, who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become ...
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24-year veteran of FDNY promoted to first-ever female deputy chief
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, will be promoted to deputy chief during a ceremony on Friday.
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Bay Ridge apartment fire kills Navy vet, FDNY warns against blocking hydrants
A man killed in an apartment fire in Bay Ridge on Sunday has been identified as Gregory Fernandez, a 37-year-old Navy veteran ...
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Baby remains in critical condition following Staten Island house fire; FDNY identifies heroes involved in rescue
Following Friday’s fire, Russell shared details on the response, including the heroic efforts of some first responders. In an FDNY Facebook post, the department shared the names of those who ...