Edwin M. Anzalone (born September 19, 1959),[1] better known as Fireman Ed, is a well-known fan of the New York Jets.
[2][3] One of the most well-known National Football League fans, he has risen to prominence by appearing on many local radio shows.
[16] Ed's Harlem unit was deployed to assist in the survival and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks.
On October 1, 2001, he represented the FDNY during the coin toss at a New York Jets game against the Arizona Cardinals, wearing his uniform and a tribute t-shirt honoring those lost in the attacks.
[18] On December 30, 2009, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson claimed he would imitate Fireman Ed if he scored a touchdown in his next game against the Jets, on January 3, 2010.
[20] On November 22, 2012, during a Thanksgiving night Jets blowout 49–19 loss to the New England Patriots, Ed left the game at halftime and deleted his Twitter account.