Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins.
NEW YORK -- Laura Kavanagh , the first woman to lead New York City 's fire department, is planning to step down. Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins, CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer confirmed Saturday. She is not being 'pushed out' of the FDNY , sources said. Kavanagh joined the FDNY in 2014 and became first deputy commissioner in 2018.
As FDNY commissioner, Kavanagh has led a charge for strong lithium-ion battery safety regulations. According to city data, in 2024, the FDNY has investigated 110 fires linked to lithium-ion batteries that caused 50 injuries and one death.In July, Kavanagh joined Gov. Kathy Hochul at a bill signing for legislation that prohibits batteries from being sold if they're not up to manufacturing standards.
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