First Deputy Commissioner

Mark Guerra

First Deputy Commissioner Guerra joined the Department in 1988.

He began his career as a Firefighter assigned to Engine 237 and Ladder 124 in Brooklyn. Guerra was promoted to Lieutenant in 1994 and worked in Ladder 112 in Brooklyn. In 2002, Guerra was promoted to Captain and served in Engine 214 in Brooklyn. In 2019 he was promoted to Battalion Chief, assigned to Battalion 35. He has been cited for bravery on four separate occasions during his career.

Guerra served as the Executive Officer to FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro, and as Executive Officer of the FDNY Ceremonial Unit. Guerra holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College, a Juris Doctor from St. John's Law, and is a graduate of the FDNY's Fire Officers Management Institute. Guerra is a member of the FDNY Hispanic Society.