FDNY Celebrates Women’s History Month

On Thursday, March 31, the FDNY recognized the contributions of outstanding women from the Fire Department’s Firefighting, Emergency Medical Service and civilian workforce at the Women’s History Month Celebration, sponsored by the FDNY Quality of Work Life (QWL) Committee. The six female Commissioners presently serving with the FDNY were recognized for their extensive careers and devotion to public service, and seven honorees were chosen based on their performance, innovation and dedication to the work of the FDNY. Top Row L to R: Assistant Commissioner Kat Thomson, Assistant Commissioner Michele Maglione, Deputy Commissioner Terryl Brown, Assistant Commissioner Donay Queenan and Assistant Commissioner Evelyn Tesoriero. Not shown - Deputy Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. Bottom Row: Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, Honoree Tara Anand, Honoree Kristin Eng, Honoree Firefighter Brooke Guinan, Honoree Paramedic Maria Levoce, Honoree Mary T. McLaughlin. Honoree Robin Mundy-Sutton, Honoree Chief Janice Olszewski and Chief of Department James Leonard.