FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonor Discusses Modernization and Technology

Modernizing the FDNY

• 💡 FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonor aims to modernize the fire department for the next 40 years of service.
• 📈 The department faces a call volume exceeding 1.6 million calls per year, necessitating public education on appropriate 911 usage.

A Unique Perspective from EMS

• 🚒 Bonor, with three decades of experience, is the first commissioner to have previously led the EMS division.
• 🤝 She views EMS and fire services as two parts of the same entity, emphasizing her firsthand understanding of the work.

Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Change

• 🏳️‍🌈 Bonor acknowledges being the first openly gay and second female commissioner, viewing these milestones as opportunities for others.
• 🏆 She emphasizes that her 30 years of dedicated work, not her identity markers, define her and led her to this position.

Operation 7 Save a Life Special

• 📺 Bill Ritter previews his half-hour special, "Operation 7, Save a Life," highlighting cutting-edge technology used by the FDNY.
• 🗓️ The special, hosted by Ritter for 28 years, airs tomorrow night at 7 PM on ABC7.
• 💻 A full interview with Commissioner Bonor will be available on the ABC7 website after the special airs.