FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro Announces Retirement

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro is retiring.

Nigro mentioned he’ll retire efficient Feb. 16.

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Nigro is the fourth longest serving FDNY commissioner, having served in that function since June 2014. He’s one in every of solely six folks to have held each rank within the FDNY.

Nigro adopted within the footsteps of his father, a captain within the FDNY who served for 33 years. He joined the hearth division as a firefighter in 1969. He began with Engine Firm 21 in Manhattan and rose by means of the ranks, serving in East Harlem and ultimately the Bronx as battalion chief of Battalion 19. He then went on to prime administrative positions with the FDNY, together with serving as chief of personnel, and finally rising to to chief of operations. He turned chief of division on Sept. 11, 2001, following the loss of life of Chief Peter Ganci, Jr., one in every of 343 FDNY personnel who died that day.

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He retired in 2002, and returned to function hearth commissioner in 2014. He’s credited with a recruitment push that helped deliver extra ladies and folks of coloration into the FDNY than ever earlier than.

“For the reason that day I raised my proper hand 53 years in the past and adopted my father into the best hearth division on this planet, I’ve been blessed, privileged, and really honored to serve the folks of our nice metropolis,” Nigro mentioned. “On days of triumphant rescues and through occasions of unimaginable loss, the members of the FDNY — our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, hearth marshals, hearth inspectors, and civilian workers — have at all times answered the decision. They’re extraordinary folks and are deeply dedicated to defending the lives and property of all New Yorkers. It has been the dignity of a lifetime to function their hearth commissioner.”

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“Dan and I’ve had an incredible relationship over our lengthy careers in public service. He’s a tireless champion for New Yorkers, and a buddy who I’ve leaned on repeatedly,” mentioned Mayor Eric Adams. “From overseeing the heroic 9/11 rescue and restoration efforts to main the FDNY’s unwavering response throughout the pandemic, Dan has labored tirelessly to guard all New Yorkers. New Yorkers, whether or not they comprehend it or not, are all safer due to the work he’s achieved and owe him their thanks. Dan defines public service and can be deeply missed by me and the complete division.”