by DAN KADISON
A 40-year-old FDNY veteran yesterday was named the first Asian-American fire marshal in the department's history.
David Wong, of Chinese descent, was one of 42 firefighters to receive promotions - including 24 who were made fire marshals - during a ceremony at the Fire Training Academy on Randalls Island.
Wong said he was stunned when Chief Fire Marshal Louis Garcia informed him he was the first Asian-American to become a fire marshal - a job that's been around since 1854.
"I thought he was pulling my leg," said Wong, who worked at Ladder 6 in Chinatown and was a cop for five years.
Wong said he hopes his promotion inspires more Asians to join the FDNY.
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