Martin Scott (FDNY Commissioner)

Martin Richard Scott (January 9, 1898 – February 10, 1979) was appointed the 20th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor Robert F. Wagner on August 6, 1964, and served in that position until the end of the Wagner Administration on December 31, 1965.[1] The FDNY has named a medal for Outstanding Courage in his honor.[2]

  1. ^ Bennett, Charles G. (August 6, 1964). "Chief Fire Marshal Is Named City's New Fire Commissioner; Scott to Succeed Thompson, Who Has Resigned to Seek Queens Judgeship". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
  2. ^ "2005 Awards". New York City. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2010-03-25.