FDNY Promotes 50 Members at Randall's Island Ceremony

On the morning of October 27, 2026, FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore presided over a promotion ceremony at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island for members of Fire Operations. Two Battalion Chiefs were promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief, and 48 Firefighters were promoted to Lieutenant, bringing the total number of promotions on the day to 50. The ceremony was held at 10:00 a.m. at Building 12 of the Fire Academy and was streamed live on the department's website and YouTube channel. Families, colleagues, and department leadership gathered for the event. The promotion of 50 members in a single ceremony reflects the FDNY's ongoing commitment to building a leadership pipeline within Fire Operations. Commissioner Bonsignore has led the department since 2024. The FDNY is the largest municipal fire department in the United States, protecting all five New York City boroughs.