Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Manhattan 1075 box 960 serious allhands fire on the 4th floor. Jun 08, 2012 the fdny celebrated its best and bravest at medal day on june 6 at the 69th infantry regiment armory in manhattan. Fdny medal day click above fire d epartment, c ity of n ew y ork m edal d ay 2014 james gordon bennett medal winners th. Publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Every day, the members of the fdny put their lives on the line and every day, they save lives. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. The fdnys motto is new yorks bravest for fire and new yorks best for ems. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.
Bellew ladder 27 died in the line of duty at an apartment fire in the bronx. Jan 23, 2020 january 23, 2005 was black sunday in new york when fdny lt. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. These two latest deaths serve as a reminder the the attacks and murders of september 11th continue to take livesand will continue totragically. Pernice was awarded the same honor at the medal day ceremony in 2017, records show. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. Hundreds of new yorks bravest gathered at the fdny medal day ceremony wednesday at city hall. The fdnys most heroic members were honored on june 4, during the 145th annual fdny medal day. Johnston medal for the rescue of 2 unconscious children in the rear bedroom at a 3 story lrfpmd at 373 blake ave on july 6, 20.
The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Habitual rule breakers that have exhausted all of the above will receive a permanent lifetime ban that will be strictly enforced. Brother, ff david donatelli, is assigned to ladder 33. 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.
Holds an as degree in exercise science from kingsborough community college. Murphy of rescue company 3 will receive two medals. Today was fdnys annual medal dayhere is a link to download the booklet. New york citys millions of residents and visitors owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the fdny. Slutman was awarded the fire chiefs association memorial medal. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Street boxes worked perfectly the brooklyn daily eagle on line 18411902. Publications for active fdny personnel use only fdny pro. The ceremony highlighted the great work of 65 fdny fire and ems members, presenting their. Attended suffolk community college and farmingdale university. Fdny paramedic injures partner in alleged ambulance attack. At the fdny medal day ceremony on june 6, the firefighter thomas r.
Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. 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. 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. Uncle, ff john obrien, is retired from the marine division. Mclaughlin ladder company 21 january 15, 2009, 1524 hours, box 220868, hudson river, manhattan appointed to the fdny on february 8, 1998. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. The fdny celebrated its best and bravest at medal day on june 6 at the 69th infantry regiment armory in manhattan. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. The fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014. A nigro presided over fdny s 149th annual medal day ceremony at city hall plaza.
The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. Medal day 1998 about chief harry howard new york city. This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts. Ramilo is officially recognized by the fdny with the. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day.
Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work in the last year. Two more wtc deaths, 2 ffs struck, osha fire meeting. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. Lieutenant james currannew york firefighters burn center foundation.
Since its establishment more than 140 years ago, the fire department of new york has extinguished more than two million fires and saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Medal day gives us the opportunity to reflect on and honor all that the fdny. Lieutenant walsh makes history at medal day joinfdny. Eysser, the 26th company commander in l120 history was awarded the 2014 albert s. For this he was awarded his second bennett medal the first was for the walbaums fire the highest award possible in the fdny.
The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. Fdny s medal day ceremony at city hall plaza members of the fdny earned their departments nickname, the bravest, wednesday at a city hall ceremony that celebrated acts of heroism. 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. The annual event included 66 individual medals and four company medals to members.
The acts of heroism described in this book are all the more. Publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was. Fdny firefighter arrested for stripping parts off civilians truck on duty by tina moore and olivia bensimon ny post 41120 a city firefighter was arrested thursday after he was caught on video stealing a bed cover from a parked pickup truck in queens while on duty then using his fdny truck to haul off the hot goods, according to police and surveillance footage. 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.
Fdny recognizes acts of heroism in medal day ceremony. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. Nyfd academy instructor regina wilson, a 16year veteran tested by the events of 911 on the fdny and a member of engine co 219 in park slope, brooklyn, was elected president of the 75 yr old vulcan society. In 2015 regina wilson was elected as the vulcan societys first female president. 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. The fdny foundation would like to extend its thanks to all of the brave men and women of the fdny and to those who were honored at the medal day ceremony. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most fundamental, important duty of all the responsibility to save lives.
A 3 day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. Jan 09, 2020 in june, the fdny honored both women at their medal day ceremony for making prehospital saves in 2018, officials said. A 45 day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. Jun 04, 2014 the fdny celebrated the 145th annual medal day at the 69th regiment armory in manhattan on june 4, 2014. Fdny medal day click above fire d epartment, c ity of n ew y ork m edal d ay 2014 james gordon bennett medal winners. Dan was a threetime fdny medal day winner, had numerous citations for heroism and bravery, was on the front page of the daily news, a charter member of l175 as a lt, a three time daily news hero of the month, saw a massive billboard with his likeness hung over the cut at broadway. Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year. Robert lee, who received the james gordon bennett medal, the fire services highest honor. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fire department of the city of new york. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members.
Member of the holy name and emerald societies and femas urban search. Jun 08, 2018 acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. If you purchase additional books will combine shipping. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most. Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a manhattan fire on oct.
Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 appointed to the fdny on september 4, 1991. Also, thanks to firefighter greg piotrowski and emt dulce mccorvey for their contributions to this book. Dennis murphy, according to a facebook posting made when she graduated the ems academy in 2016. Jun 09, 2010 hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. Fdny medal day 2014 book among the honored members was lt. At the 2014 fdny medal day ceremony, fdny firefighter christopher a. Hispanic society memorial medal firefighter brian e. The annual fdny medal day ceremony will be held on wednesday, june 4, 2014 at 11. Lieutenant walsh, third from right, is the first female.