New York City Fire Commissioner


The New York City Fire Commissioner is the civilian administrator of the New York City Fire Department, appointed by the Mayor of the City of New York. There have been 32 commissioners excluding Acting Fire Commissioners, and 38 commissioners including Acting Fire Commissioners. This is since Manhattan and the Bronx consolidated with Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island to form The City of New York in 1898. The current Fire Commissioner is Daniel A. Nigro, who has held the office since June 7, 2014. The term of office is January 1 to December 31 unless the commissioner is removed from office by the mayor, dies in office, or resigns.

Fire Commissioners of the pre-consolidated City of New York

Fire Commissioners of the consolidated City of New York