FDNY Holds Promotion Ceremony for Fire Officers

May 26, 2026

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore will preside over a promotion ceremony for 169 members on Wednesday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at the Carnesecca Arena at St. John's University. The ceremony can be viewed live on the Department’s website at www.nyc.gov/FDNY or HERE.

One Deputy Chief will be promoted to Deputy Assistant Chief, four Battalion Chiefs will be promoted to Deputy Chief, five Captains will be promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief, 31 Lieutenants will be promoted to the rank of Captain, 99 Firefighters will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, 25 Firefighters will be promoted to the rank of Fire Marshal, three Firefighters will be promoted to the rank of Marine Wiper, and one Firefighter will be promoted to the rank of Marine Pilot.

The newly promoted members will be assigned to units throughout New York City.

WHO: Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, First Deputy Commissioner Daniel Flynn, Chief of Department John Esposito, promoted members and their families.

WHERE: Carnesecca Arena, 80-00 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11432

WHEN: Wednesday, May 27 – 10:00 a.m.

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