Tag Archives: Engine Co. 55

Firefighter Stephen Russell

  Stephen Russell, 40, was nicknamed “MacGyver” for his ability to build or fix anything. He was a skilled carpenter (and member of the Carpenter’s Union) who had built the memorial & awards cabinet at Engine 55, not knowing that … Continue reading

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Firefighter Christopher Mozzillo

  Christopher Mozzillo, 27, passed the FDNY exam when he was 18 and then waited YEARS for an opening, which he finally got at 25, following his father into the profession. Nicknamed “The Bull,” friends claimed that “he wasn’t afraid … Continue reading

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Firefighter Robert Lane

  Robert Lane, 28, was a “big guy with a magnetic smile.” When he joined the FDNY in 1998, it was a dream come true. He loved to cook. When he would go out for dinner, he’d study the food … Continue reading

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Lt. Peter Freund

  Lt. Peter Freund, 45, loved astronomy. He had built an observatory in his backyard, complete with a retractable roof and a camera on his telescope. Living in farm country upstate New York, (a 2-hour commute from Engine 55), he … Continue reading

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