My name is David Lin, Brooklynite, 05’ graduate from SUNY Buffalo, B.A Psychology. I been with the FDNY since 05’, starting as an Employee Discipline Investigator, I am currently the Firefighter Candidate Fitness Training Coordinator, where I manage the following training programs:

1. Candidate Physical Agility Test 

2. Stairs (HQ & Fire Academy)

3. Fitness Awareness Program

4. Probationary School Preparatory 

I am a certified Peer Fitness Instructor, IAFF and held my NYS EMT-B

 

Throughout my career within the FDNY, I held various assignments and details:

1. Recruitment Instructor & Recruiter

2. Equal Employment Opportunity Instructor & Counselor  

3. First Asian Outreach Coordinator & Fire Safety Educator/Translator - Community Affairs 

4. Language Strike Team Leader - Covid 19 Vaccination Program, Incident Management Team

5. Co- Founder, Vice President and President of the FDNY Phoenix Society (501c Org) - Representing Asian culture and interest as a bridge between the FDNY and it’s Asian community 

 

On my spare time, I enjoyed outdoor activities, such as biking, running and hiking, on the occasion, I dabble in the kitchen and reading

 

I am also fluent in Cantonese”