Hispanic Heritage Month

October 15, 2022

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Captain Jose Grullon

On this final day of Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, join us in learning about Ladder 53 Captain Jose Grullon. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised […]
October 14, 2022

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Learn About Firefighter Felix De La Cruz

Our recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month continues today with a trip uptown to Inwood to chat with Engine 95 Firefighter Felix De La Cruz. This New […]
October 6, 2022

FDNY Hispanic Society Celebrates Annual Dinner Dance

Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, members of the FDNY Hispanic Society and the FDNY family gathered on Sept. 30 in The Bronx to celebrate the society’s […]
September 22, 2022

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Rescue Medic Natalia Alzate

“Working for FDNY EMS allows me to be a resource for the community. This uniform exemplifies respect, duty, and preparedness through the commitment of those before […]
September 15, 2022

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Time to Catch Up With Firefighter Jonathan Mejia

As we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month today, watch along as we learn more about Engine 205 Firefighter Jonathan Mejia. You first met him in 2018 […]
October 7, 2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Spotlight on Firefighter Jairo Sosa

Our recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 kicks-off today with a spotlight on Firefighter Jairo Sosa, who serves at Ladder 34 in Washington Heights. “I was […]
October 15, 2020

Join Us in Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2020

Our Hispanic Heritage Month recognition this year features two first responders who have a special love for New York City and the FDNY. Learn more about […]
October 9, 2018

FDNY Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2018

n Tuesday, October 9, 2018, First Deputy Commissioner Laura Kavanagh welcomed FDNY members, family, and friends to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn. […]