40 Members of Fire Service Promoted

FDNY Insider 7/1/09

The newly promoted fire lieutenants take the oath of office.

As hundreds of firefighters, family and friends filled the auditorium at the Fire Academy, 10 new captains and 30 new lieutenants walked across the stage to accept their promotions on July 1.

“Every emergency you have responded to has brought you to this moment,” said Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta. “This is a milestone in your careers and a turning point in your fire department lives.”

The 40 members represent more than 500 years of experience with the FDNY.

Firefighters from across the city cheered on their friends during the promotions ceremony.

“Those banners hanging from the rafters say it all - we support each other in good times and bad, in and out of the firehouse,” said Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano.

Among the promoted members was Capt. George Polito from Engine 321, who said although the day was exciting, “it’s also bittersweet, having to leave a great house. But this is a big accomplishment and I’m very proud.”

The promoted members included:

Promoted to Captain
Lt. Daniel C. Hunt, E-236
Lt. Michael J. D'Antuono, E-309
Lt. Robert F. Whittle, E-207
Lt. Thomas J. Mirante, E-26
Lt. Frank Baldassarre Jr, E-1
Lt. George M. Polito, E-321
Lt. Stephen Viola, L-128
Lt. Robert A. Adcock, L-1
Lt. William P. Horan, E-292
Lt. Glenn T. Sheridan, E-82

Promoted to Lieutenant
FF Kevin J. Shanahan, L-30
FF James L. Yuskevich, L-165
FF Peter S. Miceli, L-140
FF David E. Gonzalez, L-148
FF Jeffrey M. Christensen, E-155
FF Mark S. Schweighardt, L-51
FF James P. Bruno, E-84
FF Donald Schmidt, L-154
FF Daniel P. Casey, L-127
FF Brian J. McDonnell, L-18
FF Edward O. Murray, L-108
FF Kevin F. Reich, L-23
FF James M. O'Boyle, L-128
FF Michael A. Checco, L-133
FF Richard T. Scott, E-38
FF Timothy M. Rail, E-249
FF Victor J. Milukas, L-142
FF Jeffrey T. Eastby, L-131
FF James G. McCarthy, L-55
FF Mark J. Arezzi, Sqd-252
FF Douglas W. Anderson, L-2
FF Richard J. Stephens, ADMBFI
FF Robert S. Roscoe, L-124
FF Joseph E. Heegan Jr, E-283
FF Christoper C. Jensen, E-80
FF Joseph J. Sesack III, L-176
FF William J. Scanlan, L-166
FF Matthew H. McDonald, L-157
FF John F. Carroll, L-132
FF Steven M. Gillespie, Sqd-41