Chief of Department Salvatore J. Cassano has been named New York City’s 32nd Fire Commissioner. A U.S. Army veteran with combat experience in Vietnam, Cassano lives in Staten Island but was born in Carroll Gardens.
Fire Fighting News: “He has a lifetime of unmatched experience and will be an outstanding commissioner for the FDNY,” Mayor Michael Bloomberg said during a press conference at City Hall.
Chief Cassano added: “My goal as Fire Commissioner is to build upon the successes of the last eight years and to make the Department stronger and better than ever before.”
The Chief has served the FDNY as a firefighter, lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, deputy chief, deputy assistant chief and assistant chief. He has been cited for bravery five times for rescuing victims from burning buildings.
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