FDNY history was made at Queens College as the head of Battalion 46 in Elmhurst became the first-ever female deputy chief and the highest-ranking woman in fire operations.

FDNY Battalion Chief Sean Newman’s parents Michael and Dolores Newman died in 2020 after then Gov. Cuomo’s executive order allowed hospitals to send COVID-19-infected seniors to long-term care ...

Gerald Tracy retired as a battalion commander with the FDNY after more than 30 years of service. He developed numerous training programs for the FDNY, including programs for firefighters ...

Fitzsimmons, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY, was promoted from battalion chief to deputy chief. Her appointment is said to be highest ranking of female within the department's fire operations.

Brian J. Fink retired after 38 years with FDNY as a battalion chief, serving as commander of the 19th battalion in the Bronx. he also served as the executive officer for the FDNY Chief of Training.

The first female FDNY Deputy Chief ever was promoted Friday, as top brass hailed her for “shattering the glass ceiling” in the male-dominated field. Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons — a ...