34 Fire and EMS Members Promoted
A new batch of bright and enthusiastic leaders of the fire and EMS service were promoted at the Fire Academy on August 13.
“Everything you have hearled over the years has brought you to this moment,” said Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta. “You are the Department’s legacy and its future. It takes a special kind of person to step up and do the work that you do each day.”
In all, one member was elevated to the rank of EMS division chief, five to the rank of fire battalion chief, two to the rank of EMS deputy chief, 10 to the rank of fire captain, one to the rank of supervising fire marshal and 15 to the rank of fire lieutenant.
“You are our future leaders and I look forward to seeing you move this Department forward,” said Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano. “All of you have taken a big step today in helping the FDNY through any challenge it may face.”
Among those being promoted is EMS Division Chief Ann Fitton, a 24-year veteran of the EMS Command who will now be the chief in charge of the EMS Training Academy at Ft. Totten.
“I’m excited,” said Chief Fitton. “I’m honored that they trust me in this position. This is an exciting time to be with EMS.”
She also has family who has served with the FDNY, including her husband, retired-EMS Captain Neil Fitton, and brother-in-law, EMS Division Chief Michael Fitton.
Chief Michael Fitton only had compliments for his newly promoted sister-in-law, “This is well deserved. She’ll do a lot for the Academy.”
Promoted members included:
Promoted to EMS Division Chief
EDC Ann M. Fitton, BOT-EMS
Promoted to Battalion Chief
Capt. Robert P. Endall, E-290
Capt. William M. Fitchett, E-299
Capt. Patrick J. Murphy, L-29
Capt. Paul J. Conlon, E-207
Capt. Cornelius J. Cronin, E-24
Promoted to EMS Deputy Chief
ECP Jonathan P. Pistilli, D-3
ECP Mitchell I. Berkowitz, D-5
Promoted to Captain
Lt. Larry M. Spalter, L-143
Lt. Glenn W. Fitchett, L-106
Lt. Jeffrey S. Dipietro, E-248
Lt. Christopher M. Carangi, E-290
Lt. Thomas J. Spade, E-224
Lt. James B. Duggan, L-165
Lt. Gerard G. Liotta, E-231
Lt. John F. Kershis, L-22
Lt. James J. Urkonis, E-55
Lt. Kenneth J. Donohue, E-238
Promoted to Supervising Fire Marshal
FM Thomas Basmagy, BKBAS
Promoted to Lieutenant
FF Michael D. Bernstein, L-166
FF Smajl S. Rugova, L-50
FF Christopher E. McKlusky, E-235
FF Bruce J. Dipietro, L-155
FF Kevin B. Murphy, L-170
FF John Johnson, E-23
FF Edward J. McNulty, L-46
FF Michael D. Steo, L-123
FF Kevin F. Halliday, L-42
FF Douglas M. Egan, L-25
FF Gerard M. Cox, L-117
FF John M. Thompson, L-33
FF Kristoffer McArdle, L-113
FF Michael Paul, L-154
FM Douglas Mitchell, ADMBFI