The annual event included 66 individual medals and four company medals to members. A total of 67 firefighters, paramedics, emts, and fire marshals, and officers were recognized and honored for their lifesaving work in the last year. 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. If you purchase additional books will combine shipping. 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. Mataraza, iii of ladder company 56 received the james gordon bennett medal and nys honorary fire chiefs association medal for rescuing. You can view the logo here and read the news story here. The green white and blue is i believe a hazmat citation and the purple and black with 343 is for 911.
Especially in northern brooklyn, many firehouses bear evidence of their former membership in the bfd. Also, fdny firefighters do not work 72 shifts as mentioned in this section, but two 16 hour and two 8 hour tours a week. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 3 at 11 a. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work. The orders and medals society of america the investigative duties of the office of the fire marshal often bring these personnel into physical, and occasionally armed, confrontation with arsonists, perpetrators of. Bellew ladder 27 died in the line of duty at an apartment fire in the bronx. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. You are bidding on a mint 2007 fdny medal day book. Jan 30, 2017 engine 37 was established in the brooklyn fire department in 1895, became part of fdny in 1898, and was renamed engine 237 in 19. Clinical director of the fdny counseling service unit, from 2000 until 2005, before his. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving work in the last year. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made.
Fdnys hardy hero comes home firefighter close calls. There are over two thousand names and we go back to the 1800s and up to may 12 2005. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. Jun 09, 2010 emerald society medal firefighter justin t. There are bound to be a few mistakes or typos please inform me if you spot any errors and i will make the corrections. The medal collector volume 48 number 6 day, 1924, dr. As of january 2015, all future pumper orders will be ordered from kme.
Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book. Acts of valor recognized at fdny medal day fire engineering. Wagner and fire commissioner edward thompson presented medals for heroism in 1963 to 24 members of the new york. In fdny most members wear the medals ribbon most times as oppossed to the medal itself. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny. Can any fdny firefighters tell me what these medals are.
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. So others might live by terry golway, report from engine co. The fdny foundation is the official nonprofit organization of the new york city fire department. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york. It is a great pleasure to welcome everyone as the new york city fire department hosts its administrative medals and awards ceremony. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. The red white and yellow with the bugle medal is a unit citation for an engine, basically an award for outstanding service at a job. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Protecting the lives of others is a duty, a mission and a sacred calling. Publication of this 20 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day.
Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Nigro presided at the annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. Were paying tribute to the bravest of the bravest, mayor michael bloomberg said. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. Firefighter fatalities in the united states, 2015expand subnavigation. Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Fdny union website uniformed firefighters association of. The new york city fire department is the largest municipal fire department in the united states and the second largest in the world after the tokyo fire department. The event honored fire officers, 1 fire marshal, 26 firefighters, two emergency medical service ems officers, four paramedics, and four emergency medical technicians emts. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire.
Fdny unofficial home page midtown bloggermanhattan valley. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. Fdny medal day honors sandy rescuers and 23year veteran. Nypd honors 88 members of the department at annual medal day. Nigro presided over the annual fdny medal day ceremony on wed. Fdny medal day honors sandy rescuers and 23year veteran who died christmas eve. Box 752538, 12 clay avenue, bronx appointed to the fdny on may 31. The fdny on june 5 honored 18 of its members who are either assigned to or live in queens at its annual medal day ceremony. All information in this story was provided by the fdny. 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. 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. 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. Publication of this 2015 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by. The medal collector volume 48 number 6 in addition to each.
Archer received the james gordon bennett medal, the only civilian ever so honored. When you make a donation or purchase here, you are making new york city safer. 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. Fdny columbia association commemorative medal united we stand. By steve dunleavy ny post one of the hero firefighters injured in the fire departments worst day since 911 will be released from st. Fdny honor legion supporting families for the firefighters. To the fdny, courage and duty are more than just words they are a code these men and women live by every day and a mission that guides them through not only each shift, but. This issue does not include links to individual articles, just a table of contents of features, columns and departments included in each magazine. The fdny employs approximately 10,951 uniformed firefighters, 4,274 uniformed emts, paramedics, and 2,096 civilian employees. A used to equal12 point, and b used to equal14 point. October 29, 2012, 2015 hours, brighton beach, brooklyn.
This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. The newbie bravest marlon sahai, 30, justin tallett, 27, and jordan sullivan, 38 are set to be honored on wednesday at the annual fdny medal day ceremony for saving lives. The official facebook page of the new york city fire department. Click on the button below to purchase a dvd that includes all issues of wnyf between 1940 and 2009. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department. The entire fire department was held over from the day tour to almost double the.
Marine vessel fires 2018 fire loss in the united states report old book, new. 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. Captain mike thomson l120 and ff mike meyer l120 were honored for actions at brooklyn box 1675 on december 14th 2016. In practice, firefighters arrange with a partner to swap shifts, then working a twentyfour. Junejuly 2005 view metro tech from p oint t newsletter of. Based on these citations, fdny allows a promotional point system, to be employed once a promotional test is passed. The new york city fire department has released a new logo 150th anniversary edition, which will feature the statue of liberty and the one world trade center, and the tribute in light display. The members of watkins street turned out to support two of our best while they were inducted into the prestigious fdny honor legion. 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. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. Eysser, the 26th company commander in l120 history was awarded the 2014 albert s.
Mcnally ladder company 16 august 17, 2009, 1216 hours, box 1018, east river in the vicinity of 61st street, manhattan appointed to the fdny on september. Nigro presided over the 149th annual fdny medal day ceremony at city hall plaza. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2019 4. Contains medals awarded to members from rescues made the previous year. 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 to honor 3 probationary firefighters for their life. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. Michael patrick murph murphy may 7, 1976 june 28, 2005 was a united states navy seal officer who was awarded the u. Disney trading pin 2005 happiest celebration, le2500. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by. Class i3points, class ii2 points, class iii1 point. The event honored 67 fdny firefighters, paramedics, emts, fire marshals and officers for their lifesaving.