FDNY- Hero Awards Gala

Published: September 30, 2014 FDNY Members Attend Hero Awards Gala Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro with FF Robert Weidmann, one of the heroes honored at the event. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro joined FDNY heroes at the National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation Gala on Sept. 29 in Manhattan. The charity provides scholarships and grants to children who lost a parent in the line of duty. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro (center) with the FDNY heroes. The Fire and EMS members attending the event included, Capt. James P. Ellson, Rescue 3; Capt. Joe McKiernan, Ladder 46; Lt. Robert E. Lee, Battalion 16; Lt. Jonathan M. Shields, Ladder 7; EMS Lt. Rafael A. Goyenechea, HazTac; FF Vincent A. Musacchio, Ladder 32; FF Harry Pfeifer, Ladder 146; FF Eugene Squires, Ladder 13; FF Robert Weidmann, Rescue 2; and EMT Brendon Hernandez, Station 16.