FDNY holds promotion ceremony for fire lieutenants, captains and marshals

September 13, 2024

Loud cheers echoed throughout the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island as the FDNY promoted fire members at a ceremony Friday, September 13.

"Your promotions today are making you leaders of the greatest fire department in the world. I know you are aware of how much responsibility comes with leadership," Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker told the promotees. "It's your expertise and knowledge that will be called upon in very difficult situations—both on the fireground and in the firehouse. ... In your new roles, I expect you will lead with patience and pragmatism."

"The road to promotion requires significant commitment in time and effort spent studying volumes of fire department material. As you know all too well, that involves sacrificing precious time away from family and friends. Without question, you've worked hard to get here," Acting Chief of Department John Esposito said. 

At the ceremony, members were promoted to lieutenant, captain, fire marshal and supervising fire marshal. They will be assigned to various units throughout New York City.