Bill Ritter honored by NYC Fire Museum

Thursday, June 24, 2021
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The NYC Fire Museum honored Eyewitness News anchor Bill Ritter on Thursday evening.

Bill was honored for his support of the museum, firefighters and for his dedication to fire safety.
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Organizers of the museum recognized Bill for spreading the word about the mission of the museum and the history of the FDNY.



WABC-TV President and General Manager Chad Matthews accepted the award on Bill's behalf.

Also there was the new FDNY Chief of Department, Thomas Richardson, who was just promoted Thursday.


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