Background
Essen, Thomas Von was born in Brooklyn.
Essen, Thomas Von was born in Brooklyn.
Bachelor in Economics, St. Francis College Brooklyn. Master of Education, C.W. Post. Graduate, New York City Fire Department School, 1970.
Firefighter New York City Fire Department, 1970-1985, from delegate to president, 1985-1996, commissioner, 1996—2001. President Uniformed Firefighters Association, 1993—1996.
Married Rita Von Essen. Children: Pamela, Erica, Marc, Tom.