FDNY - New York City Fire Department
02/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2026 10:40
FDNY promotes fire operations members at ceremony on Staten Island
February 17, 2026
The FDNY promoted members of fire operations at a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility on Staten Island.
Members were promoted to the following ranks: Battalion Chief, Captain and Lieutenant.
"Today is the culmination of your grit, your late nights, and your unwavering discipline," FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore said. "Being promoted in the FDNY is not just a title change. It is a transformation of responsibility. You didn't just pass a test. You chose to sacrifice your free time and your sleep to prove you are ready to lead. You chose to be more so you can do more for the people of New York City."
Chief of Department John Esposito added: "Your promotions mean new jobs, new challenges and new responsibilities. You studied long, you put yourselves in this position, and you're in those seats because you earned this."
The newly promoted members will be assigned to units throughout New York City.
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