FDNY Retirees Broward Division

Our 74` Mack CF600… WTC Memorial Engine 

Welcome to the FDNY Retirees Broward Division Official Website. 

Our Mission

Our Never Forget mission is dedicated to honoring the memories of our fallen brothers and sisters of the fire department, law enforcement, EMS, and rescue services who sacrificed their lives due to their participation in the rescue and recovery efforts at the events of September 11th, 2001. We are retired FDNY firefighters, fire officers, and support personnel providing fire and life safety education, ceremonial support for uniformed funerals, and informational support and direction for members in need: through these efforts, we will keep the memories of our fallen heroes alive. We shall Never Forget.

The FDNY lost 343 members on 9/11/01 at the WTC. The NYPD lost 23, PAPD 37, NYS Police 1, NYS Court Officers 3, FBI 2, US Secret Service 1…and 1 PAPD K-9 – Sirius; subsequently, and sadly, an additional 250 firefighters and EMS members, more than 270 law enforcement officers, and scores of civilians have since succumbed to illnesses directly related to 9/11/01.

We are a registered 501c3 charitable organization.

Who We Are

Our group is comprised of retired members of the FDNY – the Fire Department of the City of New York. We are firefighters, fire marshals, fire officers, fire dispatchers, uniformed & civilian support personnel, and those who have a direct affiliation to the fire service. Currently, we have over 125 active members; many of whom are also members from sister chapters throughout the country.

Our Elected Leadership

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The Executive Board

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Steve Whalen  –  President

Steve is currently at the helm. Steve comes from a long line of firefighters and well-respected chief officers. He spent his career in Brooklyn, assigned to Ladder Company 105, one of the first Tower Ladders in the city. He retired in… Steve, an avid sailor, has literally “sailed the seven seas” and guides our ship on a steady course.

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Paul S. Iannizzotto aka “Izzy”  –  Vice President 

Paul is part of the executive board assisting in all aspects of the organization. A 22-year FDNY veteran with 30+ year career with the fire service; he has worked in E260, E55, 45 Bn, 2nd Bn, DCPI as a press officer, Office of the Fire Commissioner, and the IMT – an All-Hazzard National Incident Management Team. He retired in 2012 due to WTC related illness. He was also one of many sick and injured WTC survivors who lobbied in Washington DC, helping to convince Congress and the Senate, to help secure the passing of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and World Trade Center Health Program Fund.

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Sal Marchese  –  Recording Secretary

Sal is our recording secretary responding for maintaining the records and formal communications of our group. Sal, who retired as a lieutenant, is a 35+ year veteran of the fire service and worked in, as well as led, some of the busiest fire companies in the city; E60, L17, L113, & L142. You’ll get a nice thank you letter from Sal if you’re kind enough to donate to our cause… you’ll also get a nasty gram note if you’re not nice.

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Sal D`Angelo  –  Treasurer

Sal is a 30+ year veteran of the fire service working in E204, E167, and with the firefighter’s union – the UFA. Sal is instrumental as our financial watchdog overseeing all of our organizations financial transactions including budgeting, managing of funds, ensuring financial compliance, and advising the board on financial measures, as well as setting up appropriate financial systems. Sal’s the guy with the check book, so we have to be nice to him.

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Pat Tesi   –  Financial Secretary

Pat is 30+ veteran of the fire service, working in Coney Island’s L166 and other busy areas of the city… Pat receives, records and reconciles funds transactions, prepares monthly and annual reports, prepares payment authorizations as well as ensuring financial records are in line with our policies. If you need a shirt, Pat’s the guy to talk to, he’ll give you a good deal.

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Pete Grosso  –   Sargent at Arms

Pete rounds out our Executive Board, as a 30+ year veteran of the fire service. Pete worked in the Bronx, in E50 and Division 6… He is responsible for enforcement of all rules of our organization and by-laws. He is charged with keeping order during meetings, so don’t think about getting rowdy or disruptive.

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Our Board of Directors

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Jerry Coffman

Jim Coster

Tom Giddings

Larry Hatton 

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Ray Lebowitz

Jimmy McGovern

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Eddie Olmedo – Chaplan Calvary Chapel

Dave Fischler – Special Advisor