Battalion Chief Wing Tsang
Battalion 43
1. Please introduce yourself—your name, your title and the year you joined the FDNY.
I am Battalion Chief Wing Tsang, and I joined the FDNY in 2001. I’m currently covering Battalion 43 in Coney Island.
2. Where are you currently assigned, and what are your main responsibilities?
Battalion chiefs are responsible for coordinating fire companies at fires and other emergencies, as well as for administrative duties such as staffing and inspections.
3. What inspired you to choose a life of public service with the FDNY?
I started my public service by joining the NYPD in 1998 as a way to start a meaningful career with a good pension and promotional opportunities. Then I joined the FDNY soon after the attacks on 9/11 till the present.
4. Can you share one of your most memorable moments on the job?
I’ve had an amazing career, with the most memorable moments being not just working with the wonderful men and women on the job, but also the activities we engage in outside of work, such as picnics, children’s holiday parties and firehouse gatherings.
5. When you hear the words “We Are FDNY,” what does that mean to you?
I see the “We Are FDNY” campaign as an opportunity to showcase the diverse backgrounds and achievements of the members of the Department.
6. What would you say is your “superpower”—a strength or skill you bring to your work?
My superpower is a great sense of humor that brings members together. An example would be a silly story of something that happened to me that will teach someone to not make the same mistake that I made.
7. How does your role help advance the FDNY’s mission of public safety?
The role of battalion chief helps advance the mission of the FDNY by giving firefighters a role model and showing them that they can achieve the same with perseverance and hard work.