Edward W. Whalen Award
The Award is presented to a member of the Fire Department of the City of New York (active or retired) who has furthered the goals of fire prevention, safety and education in the field of fire protection. The award is named after Edward W. Whalen, FDNY Battalion Chief (Ret.)who was a loyal supporter and advisor to the Association. He played a key role in the Associations’ current success. The winner of the award exemplifies by his/her actions and deeds the dedication and professionalism displayed by Ed to the members of the fire service and the citizens of New York City.
Battalion Chief Thomas Lapolla, FDNY Bn. 8 and FSDA Chairman Jack Murphy
Recipients:
| 2019 | Thomas Lapolla | Batt. Chief, FDNY, Bn. 8 |
| 2018 | Thomas J. Pigott | Chief of Technology Mgmt. |
| 2017 | Ronald Spatafora | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 2016 | Jay Jonas | Deputy Chief, FDNY, Div 7 |
| 2015 | Gerald Tracy | Battalion Chief, 49 Bn. (Ret.) |
| 2014 | Edward Kilduff | Chief of Department |
| 2013 | Joseph W. Pfeifer | Assistant Chief, Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness |
| 2012 | James Hodgens | Deputy Chief, 1st Division |
| 2011 | Thomas Jensen | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 2008 | Salvatore Cassano | Chief of Department |
| 2007 | Patrick Savage | Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention |
| 2005 | Peter Hayden | Chief of Department |
| 2003 | Stanley Dawe | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 2001 | Lawrence M. Byrnes | Battalion Chief, Bn. 1 (Ret.) |
| 2000 | C.W. “Sandy” Sansevero | Lieut. , Ladder 4 (Ret.) |
| 1999 | Gerald Barbara | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 1998 | Sid Ifshin | Deputy Chief (Ret.) |
| 1997 | Edward Cunningham | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 1996 | Michael F. Laffey | Captain (Ret.) |
| 1995 | Vincent Dunn | Deputy Chief, Division 3 |
| 1994 | William Feehan 1st | Deputy Fire Commissioner |
| 1993 | Eugene Docktor | Assistant Chief |
| 1992 | John Hodgens | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 1991 | John J. Toohey | Chief of Fire Prevention |
| 1990 | Frank Nastro | Assistant Chief |
| 1989 | Lewis Harris | Assistant Chief |
| 1988 | Bernard “Tom” Lally | Deputy Chief |
| 1987 | Matthew Farrell | Assistant Chief |
| 1986 | John J. O’Rourke | Chief of Department |
| 1985 | Edward W. Whalen | Battalion Chief (Ret.) |