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Stories of the Marriott Hotel
Some time back I shared some of the stories about the Marriott Hotel from Firehouse Magazine’s “WTC: In Their Own Words.” Now, after posting the painting of Ruben Correa, I thought I would share a little more. Engine 74 was assigned … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Christopher Santora
Firefighter Christopher Santora received a perfect score of 100 on both the physical and written tests for the FDNY. He had joined the department in February and was still a probie. He gave up an early career as a teacher … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Leonard Ragaglia
There are a lot of firefighters who began their civic career with the police. I’m not at all sure the career change goes nearly as often in the other direction. Firefighter Leonard Ragaglia was one of them. Nine years with … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Jose Guadalupe
Firefighter Jose Guadalupe, 37, had many interests outside firefighting and was a mentor to the young boys in his neighborhood in Jamaica, Queens. He loved to draw, ski, and play basketball and was an avid reader interested in a wide … Continue reading →
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Firefighter Paul Gill
Firefighter Paul Gill, 34, made his first fire rescue before he even became a firefighter. Walking down the street in Queens, he noticed smoke coming from a building and heard a woman screaming for help. He climbed the fire escape … Continue reading →
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