FDNY Commissioner Kavanagh announces she’s stepping down

NEW YORK (PIX11) — FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh has announced she is stepping down from her role.

Kavanagh, the first woman to hold that position, had some words of advice for her successor.

“They need to be very tough but they also need to be a little bit soft and self-reflective. That’s a combination that could be hard as a person. You need to be able to self-reflect and do your best for the members every day while also being able to be tough and take it,” said Kavanagh.

“They really need to love the fire department. If you are going to talk to people who put their lives on the line every day, you need to understand what they go through,” Kavanagh added.

Tune in to PIX on Politics this Sunday, July 21, at 7:30 a.m. for the full interview with the FDNY commissioner.

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