"FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker has announced his resignation, amNewYork has learned. He plans to step down from his post as the department's top boss on Dec. 19, City Hall said in a statement. The news comes just a few hours after a historic Election Day in which New Yorkers overwhelmingly elected Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, as the next mayor of NYC."
"Commissioner Robert Tucker has led the Fire Department of the City of New York with courage, passion, and a sincere dedication to public safety, Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement to amNewYork. When I appointed Commissioner Tucker to this critical role, I knew he'd have the experience, grit, and zeal to protect our city and support our fearless heroes the firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who put their lives on the line for New York every day."
"Adams spotlighted Tucker's achievements as fire commissioner. Under his leadership, we've decreased fire-related deaths in our city to the lowest in a decade, modernized the FDNY, and empowered the brave men and women who keep our city safe, the mayor said. We are incredibly grateful for Commissioner Tucker's service and look forward to seeing what he'll do next. City Hall has not yet announced who will fill in as the department's acting commissioner once Tucker leaves office."
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced his resignation and will step down on Dec. 19. The resignation followed an Election Day in which Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Tucker as commissioner in August 2024, succeeding Laura Kavanagh, the FDNY's first female commissioner. Tucker previously led T&M Protection Resources, a private security firm. Adams credited Tucker with decreasing fire-related deaths to the lowest level in a decade, modernizing the FDNY, and empowering firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. City Hall has not announced an acting commissioner.
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