Thursday, July 31, 2014

FDNY Members Honored by Mayor DeBlasio

Published: July 31, 2014

FDNY Members Honored by Mayor de Blasio for Rescue

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro with the men and women who helped rescued the three children on July 29.

FDNY firefighters and EMS members were honored by Mayor Bill de Blasio on July 31 for rescuing three children from a fire on July 29.
“Moments like this we’re really proud to be New Yorkers,” Mayor de Blasio said. “Our city is fortunate to have these people protecting us.”

Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro praises the men and women who worked at the Brooklyn fire, including FF Justin Tallett (far left) and FF Frank Blackstone (second from left), before each member of the group was presented with certificates from the Mayor.

Members of Ladder 107, Engine 225 and EMS Station 39 attended the ceremony, receiving certificates from Mayor de Blasio and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro.
“Everything went as it should go [at this fire] because of the quality of the members involved and the quality of their training,” Commissioner Nigro said.

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