NYC Fire Chief Announces Resignation Following Mamdani’s Election Victory

Transition After Election

New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker announced his resignation just one day after Zohran Mamdani won the mayoral race, marking the end of Tucker’s tenure under Mayor Eric Adams. Tucker will officially step down on December 19, giving the department time for “an orderly transition.” Mamdani is set to take office on January 1, 2026. Bingjiefu He, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Tucker Reflects on His Tenure

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as the 35th New York City Fire Commissioner,” Tucker said in a statement. “Thank you to Mayor Adams for his trust and confidence in doing this job. We empowered the brave men and women who keep our city safe, bringing fire-related deaths to a historic low.” Luca Bravo / Unsplash

Adams Praises Tuckers' Leadership

Mayor Adams issued a statement through Fox News Digital, commending Tucker’s work and commitment to the city. “Commissioner Robert Tucker has led the Fire Department of the City of New York with courage, passion, and a sincere dedication to public safety,” Adams said. “When I appointed Commissioner Tucker to this critical role, I knew he’d have the experience, grit, and zeal to protect our city and support our fearless heroes – the firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who put their lives on the line for New York every day.” Krystalb97, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A Legacy of Service

Adams added, “We are incredibly grateful for Commissioner Tucker’s service and look forward to seeing what he’ll do next.” Tucker, a Manhattan native, graduated from George Washington University and later earned his law degree from Pace University School of Law, according to his official biography. Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons