F.D.N.Y. LT Gerard “Jerry” Leonard served the F.D.N.Y. for 34 years. He was a firefighter in E224 and served as Lieutenant in E257 for over 17 years before retiring in 2017. Gerry has three sons who followed in his footsteps and became F.D.N.Y. firefighters. He passed away on October 8th. Funeral arrangements are as follows: HARMON FUNERAL HOME 571 Forest Ave Staten Island, NY 10310 Tuesday October 14, 2025 2-5pm & 7-9pm Funeral Mass Wednesday October 15, 2025 11:00 am BLESSED SACRAMENT ROMAN CA

ICYMI: Battalion Chief Tom McCarthy, a 43-year veteran of the FDNY, worked his last tour last week. Colleagues, friends, and neighbors stopped by Engine 3, Ladder 12, Battalion 7 to thank him for his service and wish him well. For more than four decades, he has served this city, inspired others, and saved countless lives. We hope he enjoys his retirement! | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro swears in Thomas J. Richardson as Chief of Operations, the second highest-ranking uniformed position in the FDNY. Chief Richardson is a 38-year veteran who has served as the Chief of Training since 2017. As Chief of Operations, Chief Richardson will oversee the day-to-day work of more than 11,000 firefighters, fire officers and chief officers. He will also oversee the Department’s highly trained special units, including the Special Operations Command, where work

NY-TF1 is one of 28 Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces nationwide, made up of FDNY Special Operations Command personnel and members of the NYPD Emergency Service Unit. Last week, the team carried out a full-scale mobilization drill simulating a Category 4 hurricane striking Fire Island, a barrier island located off Long Island’s southern coast. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)