"As a boy, it was always a dream to be a firefighter. The best part of this job is everyone is family. You all know what the favorite thing to do is: spend time in the field talking to our people. The dispatchers across the street and the Bronx working late shifts, the probationary firefighters, learning the ropes, the MS crew rushing to emergency calls, your sacrifices, said Tucker."
"In those 15 months since I have since I have waged the first bravery and resilience of this compartment, I've seen you respond to crises, comfort frightened family, put yourself in harm's way. Repeatedly, in difficult and dangerous situations. Your sense of duty and purpose has humbled and inspired me. I feel honored to have been able to walk alongside you in a fire during an inspection at the MS station, a community events, and, most important, planning for next year's sign commemoration of the 25th anniversary of September 11th, said Tucker."
Robert Tucker retired as FDNY Commissioner on Dec. 19 in a walkout ceremony at FDNY headquarters that drew a thunderous ovation. He served as the 35th commissioner after appointment by Mayor Eric Adams in August 2024 and led the department for 15 months. He said firefighting was a childhood dream and described the department as family and a calling. He praised dispatchers, probationary firefighters, and the MS crew for long shifts, sacrifices, and willingness to serve. He recounted witnessing bravery, comforting frightened families, entering harm’s way, and preparing for the 25th anniversary commemoration of September 11th.
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