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Squad 18

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Engine Company 18 became SQUAD 18 in 1998 when the FDNY decided units were needed to respond to specialized rescue scenarios like Haz-Mat. Based in an 1891 building in the West Village, Squad 18 also handles “high-angle rescues” like on … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Matthew Rogan

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Matthew Rogan, 37, joined the FDNY in 1994, after eight years with the NYPD, following the paths of his father and brother. Famously unassuming, birthdays brought unwelcome attention and Christmas was too commercial. In 1997, after swimming through the ice-cold … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Richard Kelly Jr.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

There are three Kellys among the 343 – which should probably not being surprising. Richard Kelly, Jr., the senior man at Ladder Co. 11, had just completed his 24th year with the FDNY. Music was a passion. He had collected … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Heffernan

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

John Heffernan, 37, played rhythm guitar in a punk rock band called “The Bullys.” He sang backup, wrote most of their songs, created their website and booked their shows. Marky Ramone liked the band so much, he produced their first … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Edward Day

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Edward Day, 45, was known for putting smiley-face stickers on the helmets of grumpy firefighters. Joining the FDNY in 1988, Day was a third degree black belt in karate, a discipline he believed conferred “personal peace.” This was a … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael Cammarata

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

I believe Michael Cammarata is the youngest of the 343. He received a PERFECT score on his firefighter exam and was nine weeks into his final 14-week training, assigned to Ladder Co. 11. His brother, looking through his things for … Continue reading →

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Lt. Michael Quilty

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

September 5th marked Lt. Michael Quilty’s 20th anniversary with the FDNY. Over the course of his career, he had been cited for heroism three times. He had only been with Ladder Co. 11 for about a year on 9/11. Based … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Stephen Russell

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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 →