New FDNY Chief of Department Announced

[JAD622 40]

FDNY has a new Chief of Department. Commissioner Cassano appointed Edward S. Kilduff today. He was Brooklyn Borough Commander. Supposedly well liked and respected by the rank and file.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/insider/events/2010/011210a.shtml

[hudson144 150]

After reading his bio and comments about his career it looks like FDNY promotes to the top the way it should be, Performance,dedication,work ethic etc. Wish it was that way in other places.

[JAD622 40]

After reading his bio and comments about his career it looks like FDNY promotes to the top the way it should be, Performance,dedication,work ethic etc. Wish it was that way in other places.

Why,whatever do you mean?

[hudson144 150]

We can all figure out who this applies to,other depts I am sure.

[Guest]

Chief Kilduff is one of the most upstanding members of the Staff lineup. I just hope that the axe to your back does not prevent him from being of the same character as his prior actions dictate.

[ny10570 745]

Chief Kilduf is by all accounts an excellent leader and a perfect pick at COD. Here's the catch. He's appointed by the fire commissioner. Therefor he serves at the pleasure of the fire commissioner. When Magoo tapped Cassano as COD he was met with similar praise, however 8 years later his tenure as COD has been marred by fire house closings, denial of 9/11 related illness deaths being line of duty, the Deutsche Bank tragedy and ensuing farce of an investigation, etc. To keep his job the COD has to toe the Dept line. If he strays too far he can find himself out of a job.