FDNY history was made at Queens College as the head of Battalion 46 in Elmhurst became the first-ever female deputy chief ...

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 ...

FDNY officer Michele Fitzsimmons, who was told by her grandfather that “women shouldn’t be firefighters” is poised to become ...

For the first time in its history, the FDNY has promoted a woman to the rank of deputy chief. Michelle Fitzsimmons, a 24-year ...

QUEENS (WABC) -- On Friday, 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 ...

FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino, left, and Deputy Chief Brian Cordasco have admitted to receiving money for expedited inspections. NEW YORK — Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino pleaded guilty on ...

FDNY Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons will be promoted to deputy chief on Friday, becoming the first woman in the department to achieve the rank. Women in the city’s Emergency Medical Service ...