Tag Archives: Engine Co. 26

Firefighter Robert Spear, Jr.

“If you don’t hear from me by 10:30, cancel my haircut appointment,” are the last words firefighter Robert Spear, Jr. said to his wife. She cancelled the appointment at 10:28 after both towers fell. He rode to the towers knowing … Continue reading

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Firefighter Dana Hannon

Engine 26 is the oldest active fire house in NYC, located at 220 W. 37th. Established in 1865, it took over Valley Forge Engine 46 when the state abolished volunteer fire departments with the creation of the Metropolitan Fire Department, … Continue reading

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Capt. Thomas Farino

37-year-old Captain Thomas Farino of Engine 26 was the youngest of six sons of a police officer. Posthumously promoted to Battalion Chief after 9/11, his wife said, “He was the most content person I ever met.” Through a 20-year marriage … Continue reading

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