Overview
- Tucker sent a resignation letter to Mayor Eric Adams less than 12 hours after Zohran Mamdani’s victory, naming Dec. 19 as his last day.
- He said he will continue to lead the department until that date to ensure a smooth transition.
- An FDNY source said there have been no discussions with the mayor‑elect’s team about Tucker remaining as commissioner.
- Sources attributed the decision to an ideological mismatch with the incoming administration, though Tucker has not publicly detailed his reasons.
- News of the resignation came as Tucker was set to travel to Israel to meet the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, and sources said he plans to return to his private security firm T&M.