Robert S. Tucker

Robert S. Tucker
35th New York City Fire Commissioner
In office
August 12, 2024 – December 19, 2025
MayorEric Adams
First DeputyMark Guerra
Preceded byLaura Kavanagh
Succeeded byMark Guerra
Personal details
Born (1970-03-16) March 16, 1970
New York, New York, U.S.
EducationGeorge Washington University (BA)
Pace University School of Law (JD)

Robert S. Tucker (born March 16, 1970) is an American government official, businessman, and philanthropist who was the New York City Fire Commissioner from 2024 to 2025, serving under Mayor Eric Adams.

He was chairman and CEO of T&M USA, a security and investigative services company.

Career and education

Tucker graduated from George Washington University and Pace University School of Law.[1] Following law school, Tucker worked as special assistant to the District Attorney in Queens County, Richard A. Brown.[2]

In 1999 Tucker became chairman and CEO of T&M Protection Resources, a company specializing in security, intelligence and investigations.[2][3] In 2007 Tucker restructured T&M as a limited liability company and sold a minority interest to Pegasus Capital Advisors as well as another private investor.[4]

In 2008 Tucker and Pegasus commenced a plan to invest jointly in acquisitions of security companies in Israel which has resulted in T&M's subsidiary, T&M Holding Israel Ltd, becoming one of the largest security and janitorial service companies in the country with over 7,000 employees.[5]

Government service

Tucker was appointed commissioner of the FDNY by New York City Mayor Eric Adams on August 12, 2024.[6][7] Six weeks before the appointment, eight employees of Tucker's former business made contributions to Adams on the same day.[8] Tucker had never been a firefighter or emergency response official and is a self-described "fire buff" who cites his time as a young boy chasing fire engines as inspiration for his service.[9]

A day after Zohran Mamdani's victory in the 2025 New York City mayoral election, Tucker submitted a resignation notice to Adams, with his last day in office being December 19, 2025. Tucker cited his Jewish faith[10] and— according to people close to him who spoke to Bloomberg News— felt that as a Zionist, he would be unable to serve under Mamdani.[11][12]

Philanthropy and community involvement

Tucker is vice president of the board of directors of the Richard Tucker Music Foundation, named for his grandfather.[13] The foundation provides three grants to aspiring opera singers. Tucker's father, Barry Tucker, serves as president of the board.[14][15]

Additionally, Tucker serves as board member for the New York City Police Foundation,[16] White Plains Hospital,[17] and Pace University.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Robert S. Tucker, Chairman and Director". T&M Protection Resources. Archived from the original on March 14, 2017. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Robert S. Tucker Executive Profile". Bloomberg. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  3. ^ Roose, Kevin (October 18, 2011). "Protests Are a Payday for Security Firms". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "Pegasus Closes New $750 Million Fund". New York Times. December 5, 2007. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  5. ^ "T&M Protection Resources Holdings Israel Ltd". Globe Dun's 100. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. ^ "Mayor Adams Appoints Robert Tucker as 35th Fire Commissioner of FDNY". The official website of the City of New York. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Meko, Hurubie (August 12, 2024). "Mayor Adams Names Robert Tucker as New Fire Commissioner". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Bergin, Brigid; Brand, David (December 10, 2024). "FDNY commissioner's firm donated to Mayor Adams' campaign 6 weeks before appointment". Gothamist.
  9. ^ Meko, Hurubie (August 12, 2024). "Mayor Adams Names Robert Tucker as New Fire Commissioner". The New York Times.
  10. ^ Feldman, Joseph (November 25, 2025). "FDNY Commissioner Who Resigned Cites Jewish Faith After Mamdani's Mayoral Win".
  11. ^ Whiteside, Steph (November 5, 2025). "New York fire commissioner resigns following Mamdani win". The Hill. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  12. ^ Miller, Myles (November 5, 2025). "NYC Fire Commissioner to Quit Over Mamdani Stance on Israel". Bloomberg News. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  13. ^ "Richard Tucker Music Foundation Board of Directors". Richard Tucker Music Foundation. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  14. ^ "Richard Tucker Music Foundation Awards". Richard Tucker Music Foundation. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  15. ^ "Westchester Administrative Staff Council Meeting" (PDF). Pace University. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  16. ^ "Board of Trustees". New York City Police Foundation. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  17. ^ "Board of Directors". White Plains Hospital. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  18. ^ "Board of Trustees | Office of the President | Pace University". www.pace.edu. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
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