For the first time in its history, the FDNY has promoted a woman to the rank of deputy chief. Michelle Fitzsimmons, a 24-year ...
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the New York City Fire Department's first female deputy chief. Fitzsimmons, a 24-year ...
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons — a 24-year veteran who joined the FDNY a few months before 9/11—  was named Deputy Chief ...
Michelle Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY will be promoted to Deputy Chief, making her the first-ever female Deputy Chief and highest-ranking female in Fire Operations.Fitzsimmons will be ...
An FDNY officer who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become the highest-ranked ...
John J. Salka Jr. covers response destination, firefighter assignments, fireground tactics, communications and additional ...