2014 CHIEF THOMAS P. O'BRIEN AWARD. Fire Alarm Dispatcher George L. Munch, in his 35th year of service to the FDNY, long has set a remarkable example of professionalism, competence and effec- tiveness. Mr. Munch consistently has demonstrated a level of knowledge regarding local geography, Fire Department operations and response policies that are second to none. Throughout his career, Mr. Munch remained “on the plat- form,” working each tour in the Brooklyn Borough Com- munications Office, his true home.
ers. His knowledge directly contributed to the success at countless emergencies.
Across his four-decade career, Mr. Munch has estab- lished himself as one of the FDNY “voices.” His calm, col- lected and decisive approach to his profession has con- tributed to countless successful outcomes at fires and other emergencies. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone in the FDNY who can surpass Mr. Munch’s intricate knowl- edge of the streets, alleys, buildings and uniqueness that is Brooklyn.
Whether by instructing personnel on the history of the Boxes of Brooklyn or explaining why ladder companies should be given information pertinent to serious fires in a timely manner, Mr. Munch takes the time to make sure all of FDNY’s next generation of dispatchers perform in an admirable manner. His methods have stood the test of time as members of FDNY’s most recent dispatcher class, hired this past spring, are just as inspired by Mr. Munch’s presence and helpful guidance as classes of 10 or 20 years ago.
On the busier days--such as the Blackout of 2003 and numerous 4th of July night tours--Mr. Munch was responsi- ble for directing apparatus during periods of increased activ- ity that might have overwhelmed less experienced dispatch-
Based on his service to the FDNY, his compassion and dedication for those with whom he works and his exempla- ry expression of the values of professionalism, dedication and love for the FDNY Fire Alarm Dispatcher, George L. Munch has earned the Chief Thomas P. O’Brien Award, a fine way to cap off an extremely rewarding career
