Lillian Bonsignor

Lillian Bonsignor is a career first responder.

In just nine days, she'll be running the world's busiest fire department, one of the most important appointments of the incoming administration.

Lillian Bonsignor began her career as an EMT in 1991 and was ultimately promoted to chief of the city's EMS division, where she served for three years before retiring in 2022.

Although she never served as a firefighter, she's confident that won't matter.

Bonsignor is a trailblazer for the LGBTQ community who will serve as the FDNY's first openly gay commissioner.

Although she never served as a firefighter, she's confident that won't matter.

I know the job.

I know what the firefighters need, and I can translate that to this administration who's willing to listen.

I know what EMS needs.

I have been EMS for 30-plus years.

Bonsignor is a trailblazer for the LGBTQ community, who will serve as the FDNY's first openly gay commissioner.