Daniel A. Nigro Explained

Birth Date:11 October 1948
Birth Place:New York City, U.S.
33rd New York City Fire Commissioner
1Namedata:Bill de Blasio
Eric Adams
Term Start:June 9, 2014
Term End:February 16, 2022
Predecessor:Salvatore Cassano
Successor:Laura Kavanagh[1]
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Years:1969–2022
Rank: Commissioner

Daniel A. Nigro (born October 11, 1948) is the former New York City Fire Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). He served this position from 2014 until his retirement in 2022.[2] Nigro's appointment was announced on May 9, 2014, and he was sworn in on June 9.[3]

Nigro was the 33rd Fire Commissioner in the 150-year history of the New York City Fire Department. The Commissioner is the most senior member of the fire department, and it is a civilian, non-uniformed office.[4]

Early life

Nigro grew up in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, New York. He later attended Baruch College. Nigro's father was a Captain in the FDNY.[5]

Career

In 1969, Nigro joined the FDNY.[6] He became a Deputy Chief in 1993, and in 1996, he oversaw the merging of the city's ambulance squads with the fire department.[3] [6]

Nigro was appointed Chief of the Department - the highest-ranking uniformed position - following the death of Chief Peter J. Ganci Jr., in the 9/11 attacks.[6] Nigro was regarded for his leadership following the deaths of 343 firefighters in the attacks.[3]

Nigro retired as Chief in 2002.[7] That same year, in retirement, Nigro was a member of an FDNY anti-terrorism task force.[5]

Regarding Nigro's appointment as Commissioner, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said: "Our administration is committed to building on this department’s impressive record, increasing diversity in the ranks, and improving response time and I know Daniel has what it takes to lead the FDNY forward".[3]

In 2022, Nigro retired as Commissioner of the FDNY, effective February 16, 2022.[8]

Nigro received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Manhattan College in May of 2023, and delivered the Commencement address at the College's Graduate Commencement Ceremony.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: End of an era: Commissioner Dan Nigro retires after half century with FDNY. 16 February 2022. ABC 7 New York.
  2. News: What Daniel Nigro Has Seen in a Half-Century of Firefighting. ali. watkins. The New York Times. 16 February 2022.
  3. News: Daniel Nigro Sworn In As New FDNY Commissioner . CBS Local Media . 2014-06-09 . 2014-06-13.
  4. Web site: Organizational Structure of the New York City Fire Department . City of New York . October 2, 2013 . May 9, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120805124053/http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/pdf/fdny_org_chart.pdf . August 5, 2012 . dead .
  5. Web site: Mcshane . Larry . Daniel Nigro Takes FDNY Helm as Commissioner 12 Years After Resigning from Department . NYDailyNews . May 9, 2014 .
  6. News: Schwirtz . Michael . Rashbaum . William K. . Key Figure in Fire Department After 9/11 Is to Return as Commissioner . 9 May 2014 . New York Times . May 8, 2014.
  7. News: Saul . Michael Howard . Shallwani . Pervaiz . De Blasio Set to Tap Insider for Top Fire Post . 9 May 2014 . Wall Street Journal . May 8, 2014.
  8. Web site: Eyewitness News. 2022-01-21. FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro announces retirement. 2022-02-03. ABC7 New York. en.
  9. Web site: Koeppel. David. Manhattan College. 2023-04-10. FORMER FDNY COMMISSIONER DANIEL NIGRO TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREE AT MANHATTAN COLLEGE GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT. 2023-04-11.