Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano officially swears in Edward Kilduff as

the FDNY's 34th Chief of Department with his wife, Kathy, at his side.
 

Six staff chiefs - with more than 190 years of experience - were promoted during a ceremony at FDNY Headquarters on Feb. 4, including the official swearing in of Chief of Department Edward Kilduff.

“I can only imagine all the firefighters who have benefitted from your wealth of experience,” said Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano. “I am honored to be promoting men of this caliber today.”

 

Chief Kilduff, a 32-year veteran of the FDNY, was praised for his dedication and exemplary service.

“I am truly honored and very excited for this opportunity,” he said.

The promoted members, including Chief of Training Thomas Galvin, Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Jensen, Chief of Safety and Inspectional Services Command Stephen Raynis, Brooklyn Borough Commander James Leonard and Acting Staten Island Borough Commander Michael Marrone.

 

Chief of Training Thomas Galvin and Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Jensen also were elevated to a four-star designation during the ceremony.

And three men were elevated to the rank of Deputy Assistant Chief, including Stephen Raynis, who will now serve as Chief of Safety and Inspectional Services Command; James Leonard, who will replace Chief Kilduff as the Brooklyn Borough Commander; and Michael Marrone, who will serve as Acting Staten Island Borough Commander.

“We have the right people with the right talent and enthusiasm to move this Department forward,” said Chief Kilduff.