Overview
- Tucker submitted his resignation the morning after Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race, setting Dec. 19 as his last day.
- In his letter to Mayor Eric Adams, Tucker said he will continue to lead the department and ensure an orderly transition until his departure.
- A mayor’s office spokesperson said an acting fire commissioner will be announced later to bridge the leadership change.
- News reports say there were no talks with the mayor‑elect’s team about Tucker staying on, with unnamed sources citing an ideological mismatch, though his reasons have not been confirmed.
- Outlets report he is expected to return to his private security firm T&M after stepping down, and FDNY officials said he traveled to Israel on Wednesday to meet the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority.