Carlos M. Rivera

Carlos M. Rivera
Born1934
New York City, New York
Died(2020-10-12)October 12, 2020 (aged 86)
NationalityPuerto Rican/American
Occupation(s)FDNY Commissioner
1990-1993
SpouseJoan Rivera
Firefighter career
DepartmentNew York City Fire Department
Service years1958-1993

Carlos M. Rivera (1934 – October 12, 2020)[1] was the first Hispanic commissioner in the New York City Fire Department's 127-year history.[2] He was appointed the 27th Fire Commissioner[3] of the City of New York by Mayor David Dinkins on January 1, 1990 and served in that position until his resignation on August 31, 1993.[4][5]

  1. ^ "First Hispanic FDNY Commissioner Carlos Rivera dead at 86, led department's response to 1993 WTC terrorist bombing". MSN. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. ^ Barron, James (26 November 1992). "Rivera to Quit Top Position In Fire Dept. (Published 1992)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023.
  3. ^ Weikart, Lynne A. (2009), Follow the money: who controls New York City mayors?, SUNY Press, ISBN 978-1-4384-2531-3
  4. ^ "Chips Off an Old Bloc - New York Times". The New York Times. 3 September 1993. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
  5. ^ Manegold, Catherine S. (19 October 1993). "Giuliani Accuses Dinkins Of a 'Surrender' on Drugs - NYTimes.com". New York City: Select.nytimes.com. Retrieved 30 January 2011.