Mayor Bill de Blasio this afternoon officially named Daniel Nigro to become the city’s new fire commissioner.
Nigro was a firefighter for more than 30 years and retired in 2002 as Chief of Department – the highest uniformed post.
He will replace Sal Cassano, who was appointed fire commissioner by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2009.
A native New Yorker, he’s credited with leading the department through some of its darkest days following the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday officially announced his pick to lead the city’s fire department.
Daniel Nigro is a 30-year Fire Department of New York veteran who retired in 2002 as Chief of Department, the highest-ranking uniformed post.
He played a key role after the September 11th attacks when he was in charge of rescue operations.
The mayor said he is confident Nigro’s past work with the department will make him a strong leader.
“What really impresses me is his vision for the future of this department. It’s a vision rooted in a real love for the department and the people who make it up, the people who serve us every day,” De Blasio said.
“Coming back to seeing some of the people that are still here that I know, warms my heart, brings emotions back. Some of them difficult, but all of them important and strong. I can’t wait to get to the work of the fire department,” Nigro said.
Nigro will replace Sal Cassano, who was appointed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2009.
In a statement, Cassano said, “Dan Nigro is a good friend and an outstanding choice to be the next Fire Commissioner. We spoke yesterday and I pledged my full support both in the transition that will take place in the next few weeks and as he leads the Department in the years to come.”
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