Jonathan Shields
Job Description? FDNY – Firefighter, Captain of Ladder 42.
Why I chose this career? Growing up there were two things I wanted to do. Play baseball for the New York Yankees and become a Firefighter with the FDNY. Unfortunately for the Yankees, the FDNY called me first.
Proudest moment of my career? Proudest moment of my career include being appointed to the FDNY on August 19, 1990, Assigned to L51, L33, L7 and L42. Receiving the Walter Scott, UFOA, Emely Trevor Mary B Warren and Thomas Neary Medals.
Something people would be surprised to know about me... Before being married I dated numerous super models.
Biography: Appointed to the FDNY August 19, 1990, Assigned to L51 1990-1996. Assigned to L33 from 1996-2002. Promoted to Lieutenant on June 1, 2002. Assigned as a Lieutenant to Ladder 7 from 2005-2020. Promoted to Captain in May of 2020 Assigned as Captain of Ladder 42 in 2023.
