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On Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani swore in Lillian Bonsignore as the 37th FDNY Commissioner at a ceremony at Department Headquarters in Brooklyn.

Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year veteran of the FDNY and former Chief of EMS Operations, sworn in as Department's 37th Fire Commissioner

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani swore in Lillian Bonsignore as the 37th FDNY Commissioner at a ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Department Headquarters.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY officials provide update on 5-alarm fire in Queens

At a Public Information Briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY officials provided an update on a 5-alarm fire in Queens.

FDNY members played a critical role in safeguarding the iconic Times Square ball drop celebration on New Year's Eve in New York City.

On the Department's busiest night of the year, the FDNY helps safeguard 2026 ball drop in Times Square

The FDNY deployed hundreds of additional resources to support the New Year's Eve event, including EMS and fire operations, fire prevention, fire investigation, Haz-Mat and dispatch units.

In new PSA, the FDNY issues urgent warning following several fatal fires involving senior citizens

The FDNY is sounding the alarm following a series of fatal fires in November. All eight claimed the lives of elderly New Yorkers. The Department released a new PSA on Nov. 26, urging all New Yorkers to take immediate steps to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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Commissioner's Message

Every day, the members of the FDNY bravely protect life and property in the world's greatest City, as firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and officers. It is an honor and a privilege to work for this great Department.

The FDNY doesn't just respond to emergencies, we prevent them, too. Take some time to explore this page and the wealth of educational materials available. This information saves lives.

Lillian Bonsignore
Fire Commissioner