This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JRB.2ACE/1491.2.1.1 Message Board Post: George -- my GGF was a retired FDNY lieutenant - retiring in 1926. I contacted the Fire Department Records and spoke with a Ms. Regina Washington, Manager - Bureau of Personnel. Her phone number is 718-999-1168. She provided me a copy of my GGF personnel record that showed when he joined, got promoted, badge number, units and his retirement information. In 1926, be began receiving $1600 annually for 20 years of service. Hope you have success. John