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March 17, 2025Paramedic Malaysia Wheeles Celebrates 20 Years of the FDNY High School
March 25, 2025“Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” is the theme for Women’s History Month this March, and we are excited to feature two women in leadership as guests on the JoinFDNY Podcast.
Lieutenant Kinga Mielnik and EMS Captain Vashala Madho sat down with hosts Lieutenant Melissa Bennett and EMS Captain Randy Li to share their journeys—discussing who and what inspired them to join the Department, how they advanced into leadership roles, and how they now strive to inspire others, ensuring opportunities are available for all throughout the FDNY.
#ICYMI – Vulcan Society member Lieutenant Darren Grant recently joined Captain Andrew Brown and Lieutenant Bennett to discuss his introduction to the Vulcan Society and how the famous quote, “Can you fill these boots?”, continues to resonate today. He reflects on its significance throughout his career as a firefighter, his membership in the Vulcan Society, and now in the next chapter of his career as a lieutenant.
