2018 Dr. Harry M. Archer Medal Presented by NYSHFCA
Firefighter James P. Lee, Jr.
Rescue 1
October 27, 2016, 0326 hours, Box 66-1219, Manhattan
Appointed to the FDNY on May 4, 2003. Previously assigned to Engine 45 and Ladder 147. Since promoted
to Lieutenant and assigned to Battalion 20. Recipient of the James Gordon Bennett Medal/NYS Honorary Fire
Chiefs Association Medal, four Unit Citations, Firehouse Magazine Michael O’McNamee Award of Valor and the
Fire Engineering Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award for 2017. Member of the Emerald Society, Honor Legion
and the Pipes and Drums (former Pipe Major, 2015-2016). Holds a BA degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology
from the University of Maryland. Resides in the Bronx with his wife, Erin, and their daughter, Fiona, and sons,
Callum and Seamus.