FDNY appoints new commissioner after threat to 'hunt' firefighters who booed Letitia James.

A major New York-based security firm CEO is predicted to become the next fire commissioner of New York City, succeeding Laura Kavanagh, who faced criticism from her firefighters following a public incident involving the state's attorney general.

The department's first female commissioner, Kavanagh, announced last month that she would be stepping down.

According to reports in the city's three major newspapers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to name Robert Tucker, the CEO of T&M USA, as her replacement on Monday.

Neither the FDNY nor Tucker's firm immediately responded to requests for comment.

On Monday, Tucker was commended for the job by Andrew Ansbro, the president of the FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association, in a statement.

"The new commissioner's long and deep ties with the FDNY and appreciation for the rank and file of New York City's bravest make him uniquely qualified to understand the changes that could be made to improve efficiency in the department by increasing unit availability, which would lead to a decrease in response times."

Tucker's experience qualifies him to save lives in New York City.

He said, "We wish him success as he takes on the role of commissioner of the FDNY, the world's greatest fire department."

The FDNY's Twitter account announced that Adams was scheduled to give a news briefing and make a public safety announcement at 11 a.m. at the city's firefighter academy.

In March, Kavanagh sparked controversy when Attorney General James was jeered and booed during a promotion ceremony, prompting the audience to chant the name of the GOP candidate.

The FDNY backtracked a few days later, denying there had ever been an investigation into the hecklers who booed James.

According to the New York Post, FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens issued a list of talking points regarding a recent incident, labeling the behavior as "unacceptable" and stating that an investigation would be conducted on video footage of the event.

"The Commissioner has advised that it would be better for the members to come forward and reveal their identities, rather than having BITS investigate and potentially uncover them."

BITS refers to the department's Bureau of Investigation and Trials.

In March, James stated to Politico's Playbook that she opposed disciplining anyone involved in the interruption, as she said herself.

"She assured the outlet that the events of last Thursday would not lessen her admiration for the FDNY's brave men and women, stating that she would stand with them both now and in the future."

During the city's annual parade on St. Patrick's Day, Kavanagh was booed by the firefighters who were still fired up.

Her tenure was marked by tension with department members from the bottom up, culminating in an age discrimination lawsuit filed by a group of demoted officials last year.

The attorney general, who is friends with FDNY chaplain Pamela Holmes, invited her to speak at the ceremony where she was honored.

Although he never served as a firefighter like Kavanagh, he is an expert in security, particularly in high-rise buildings, and serves on the board of the FDNY Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the department with public safety campaigns and equipment. He also has a long history in law enforcement.

Tucker has been named an honorary fire commissioner and police commissioner in the Big Apple. He has led T&M since 1999, as stated in his company bio.

"James Brosi, president of the FDNY Uniformed Fire Officers Association, stated that his long-standing relationship with public services and work on the board of the FDNY Foundation provide him with an insight into the complexity and culture of the FDNY. Additionally, his leadership and executive experience in the private sector will enable him to effectively confront the challenges of the FDNY."

Planet Chronicle' Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.