Fdny medal day book 2013

Brooklyn box 751578, 3402 beverley roadeast 34th street, may 21, 20. The fdny celebrated what many described as the best day of the year, on june 5, 20, when hundreds gathered at the 69th infantry regiment armory for the 144th annual medal day ceremony. Index of medals index of medal recipients new york city. Ramilo is officially recognized by the fdny with the. A 45 day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. Jun 08, 2011 fdny celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which took place at the intrepid sea, air and space museum on june 8. Brother, ff david donatelli, is assigned to ladder 33. 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. Fdny medal day 20 ff joseph adinolfi, iii, ladder 102, t. 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. This woman is alive today due to fireman farrells efforts.

At the 2014 fdny medal day ceremony, fdny firefighter christopher a. The fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the. 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. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day. Fdny thanks nyshfca for making an investment in the future of the department. As you will read, some of these recipients are heroes in the truest sense. When you make a donation or purchase here, you are making new york city safer. Were celebrating those who put themselves in harms way to protect others. Special thanks to all fdny members honored at medal day. 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. Medal day is one of the departments most timehonored traditions, dating back to 1869. Robert lee, who received the james gordon bennett medal, the fire services highest honor. Fdny celebrated the valor of its members during medal day 2011, which took place at the intrepid sea, air and space museum on june 8. The acts of heroism described in this book are all the more.

Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made rescue company 5. Browse our shop and find official fdny merchandise and oneofakind collectibles. William farrington as the inferno tore through the home, he handed the woman off to. Publication of this 20 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. The new york city fire department, officially the fire department of the city of new york fdny, is a department of the government of new york city that provides fire protection, technical rescue services, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services responses to the five boroughs of new york city. In 2008, fire and ems medal books were merged into one joint publication. Like many fds who recognize their members for bravery, the fdny will honor its bravest during medal day today. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. 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. Fdny recognizes acts of heroism in medal day ceremony. The amazing adventures of my dad is a comical picture book about a fathers not so average job as a firefighter. Fdnys 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. Jun 08, 2018 acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p.

Chief sullivan is a navy veteran and a member of yorktown heights engine company for over 15 years, as well as a past member of. Milukas ladder company 142 february 3, 2007, 15 hours, box 226034, 9586 1th street, ozone park, queens. A 3 day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. Members of the fdny earned their departments nickname, the bravest, wednesday at a city hall ceremony that celebrated acts of heroism. While the term risk vs benefit is used alot these days, clearly there are times where firefighters at all fds absolutely must take risks based upon conditions. Fire department, city of new york medal day 2007 appointed to the fdny on september 4, 1991. After midnight on july 23, 20, fdny engine 60, ladder 17 and. Fdny medal day 20 ff joseph adinolfi, iii, ladder 102. Site proudly maintained by fdny engine 231 ladder 120. Publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was. Uncle, ff john obrien, is retired from the marine division. My little way to get through those long days at work. Publication of this 2017 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a.

William farrington as the inferno tore through the home, he handed the woman off to medics outside then. This is the second fdny calendar i have had quietly hanged on the back of my file cabinet so for the most part only i can see it. The fdny employs approximately 11,033 uniformed firefighters, 4,301 uniformed emts, paramedics, and 1,894 civilian employees. Check out our home page and learn more about our mission and how your donation helps us save lives every single day. Dreyfous was the official photographer for the fire department in a nonpaid capacity. Publication of this 2018 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several. Publications for active fdny personnel use only fdny pro. In 2015 regina wilson was elected as the vulcan societys first female president.

Fdny docks pay of 12 firefighters and officers over. Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a manhattan fire on oct. The fdny honorary fire officers association jack lerch, president dorothy marks honorary fire commissioner the fdny foundation stephen l. Jun 3, 2015 awarded the bella stiefel medal and ff michael a. On march 19, 20, firefighters and ems personnel worked handinhand to extricate a. Chief sullivan, served the city of new york for 32 years in the fdny ems division, working his way up the ranks and finishing up his career as deputy chief of fdny ems. Jun 4, 2014 publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was robert e. Eysser, the 26th company commander in l120 history was awarded the 2014 albert s. 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. A 45day suspension will be issued if the user is found to be a habitual rule breaker. Fdny issues commemorative medals wnyc new york public. Fdny salutes bravest of the bravest in medal day ceremony. Also, thanks to firefighter greg piotrowski and emt dulce mccorvey for their contributions to this book. Fdny medal party 2009 bronx, new york city youtube.

Publication of this 2019 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Bronx firefighters honored at the fdnys medal day ceremony on wednesday, june 6, 2018 ended up getting into a bare knuckled brawl at. The fdnys motto is new yorks bravest for fire and new yorks best for ems. 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. Hollands got talent 20 amira willighagen o mio babbino caro nine years old, a miracle.

Remembrance rescue project for a threeweek period in march. Publication of this 2011 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. Attended suffolk community college and farmingdale university. Fdny medal day 2014 book among the honored members was lt. The firehouse is located at 1689 story avenue next. Nigro, for using a lifesaving rope to rescue a man trapped in a. The unofficial home page of fdny new york city fire department. 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. 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. Acts of valor recognized at 149th annual fdny medal day firefighter now lieutenant james p. Publication of this 2014 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants. The fdny gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following contributors. Publication of this 2010 edition of the fdny medal day book was made possible by several grants.

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. Publication of this 2012 edition of the fdny medal day book was made. A 3day suspension will be issued if the user continues to break the forum rules. Publication of this 2016 edition of the fdny medal day book.

Jun 08, 2019 fdny firefighter gilberto martinez and family at fdny medal day ceremonies at city hall. Your support directly assists the men and women of the fdny to better protect new york through a number of key initiatives. 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 fire departments medal day book is published annually to honor the courage, commitment and compassion of all fdny members. Fdny honor legion supporting families for the firefighters. Murphy of rescue company 3 will receive two medals. As members of the fdny you are charged with the most fundamental, important duty of all the responsibility to save lives. Fdny medal day 20 ff joseph adinolfi, iii, ladder 102, thomas dougherty medal. Members of yorktown fire wish fdny ems chief john jackie. Habitual rule breakers that have exhausted all of the above will receive a permanent lifetime ban that will be strictly enforced.

As members of the fdny you are charged with the most. Member of the holy name and emerald societies and femas urban search. The honor legion of the fire department of the city of new york has dedicated themselves to the families of members who died in the line of duty saving. The dreyfous collection is a photographic ensemble encompassing the period for new york city firemen from 1912 until 1947 fires from before wwi through the great depression until after wwii are covered. The james gordon bennett medal was established in 1869 and, for years, it was the sole decoration awarded for valor in the fdny. Welcome to the digital home of the fdny foundation, the official nonprofit organization of the fdny.