Former FDNY Chief of Department Peter Hayden
joins First Responders Financial as Vice-Chairman

First Responders Financial LLC, a comprehensive financial and insurance services company serving the nation’s 13 million active and retired first responders, today announced that Peter Hayden, former Chief of Department of the New York City Fire Department, the highest-ranking uniform position in the FDNY, has joined the firm as Vice-Chairman.

Prior to his role as Chief of Department, Hayden was the Assistant Chief of Operations and commanded the World Trade Center North Tower rescue effort during 9/11. He later served as incident commander in charge of the Ground Zero rescue and recovery effort on behalf of the Fire Department for the following six months.

In his new position, Hayden will partner with First Responders Financial Chairman Dennis Smith, the former firefighter and bestselling author of “Report from Engine Co. 82” and “Report from Ground Zero.”

First Responders Financial provides a wide range of financial and insurance services exclusively for firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses, and emergency medical technicians, their families and retired responders. First Responders Financial is currently developing a product line that includes home, auto and life insurance, home loans and a wide variety of investment accounts.

“Chief Hayden is one of the most respected authorities in emergency services in the world,” said Dennis Smith. “He brings to us significant planning ability and management control experience.” Said Peter Hayden, “I’ve worked with first responders throughout my entire career, and this experience gives me unique insight into the specialized services they require. I’m excited to partner with Dennis to provide a product line customized for those on the front lines.” As Chief of Department, Hayden was responsible for a $1 billion dollar budget, overseeing the FDNY’s bureau of operations, all of the department’s uniform personnel, the bureau of training, the bureau of fire communications and the bureau of fire prevention. First Responders Financial LLC currently has affiliation programs with Carteret, FolioFN, Chase and The Hartford.