Uniformed Firefighters Association
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The Uniformed Firefighters Association is the main union of firefighters in the Fire Department of New York (FDNY).
Its president is Stephen J. Cassidy, a vocal critic of mayor Rudy Giuliani
's decisions during the Rescue and recovery effort after the September 11, 2001 attacks
.
The union has made several endorsements in the New York City election of 2009. For mayor, it endorsed William Thompson
, for public advocate, it endorsed Bill de Blasio and for comptroller, it endorsed John Liu
.
Its president is Stephen J. Cassidy, a vocal critic of mayor Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani
Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani KBE is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York. He served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001....
's decisions during the Rescue and recovery effort after the September 11, 2001 attacks
Rescue and recovery effort after the September 11, 2001 attacks
The rescue and recovery effort after the September 11 attacks comprised the local, state and federal agency reaction to the September 11 attacks. The unprecedented events of that day elicited the largest response of local emergency and rescue personnel to assist in the evacuation of the two towers...
.
The union has made several endorsements in the New York City election of 2009. For mayor, it endorsed William Thompson
William Thompson
-Academics and scientists:* William Thompson , Irish ornithologist and botanist* William Thompson , Englishman who developed the Thompson Seedless grape...
, for public advocate, it endorsed Bill de Blasio and for comptroller, it endorsed John Liu
John Liu
John Chun Liu is a New York City elected official, currently serving as New York City Comptroller. Liu previously served on the New York City Council representing District 20...
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See also
- Fire Department of New York
- September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
- Collapse of the World Trade CenterCollapse of the World Trade CenterThe twin towers of the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, as a result of al-Qaeda's September 11 attacks, in which terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners, flying one into the North Tower and another into the South Tower...
- Rescue and recovery effort after the September 11, 2001 attacksRescue and recovery effort after the September 11, 2001 attacksThe rescue and recovery effort after the September 11 attacks comprised the local, state and federal agency reaction to the September 11 attacks. The unprecedented events of that day elicited the largest response of local emergency and rescue personnel to assist in the evacuation of the two towers...
- Health effects of the September 11, 2001 attacks
- September 11, 2001 radio communicationsSeptember 11, 2001 radio communicationsRadio Communications during the September 11 attacks served a vital role in coordinating rescue efforts by New York Police Department, New York Fire Department, Port Authority Police Department, and Emergency Medical Services....