Tag Archives: firefighters

Capt. David Wooley

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

David Wooley, 54, was Captain of Ladder 4. Besides being a successful 31-year veteran of the FDNY, he also had a profitable business on the side hanging wallpaper with his son and firefighter brother. This job including hanging wallpaper in … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Christopher Santora

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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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Firefighter Alan Feinberg

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Alan Feinberg, 48, was the aide to the Battalion Chief at Engine 54. Four years into his marriage he switched jobs and joined the FDNY. He compensated for his cut in pay by also becoming Mr. Mom, taking advantage … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Carl Asaro

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Carl Asaro, 39, of Battalion 9 was a Deadhead who held a memorial service/barbecue for Jerry Garcia back in 1995. This 39-year-old music-loving firefighter was a father of six and also a film and TV extra, often playing a firefighter … Continue reading →

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Lt. Charles Garbarini

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Nicknamed “The Comedian,” Lt. Charles Garbarini, 44, had a business card that read: “You light ’em, we fight ’em.” Growing up the middle child in a family of nine, he learned early to use his humor to his advantage. “Nobody … Continue reading →

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B.C. Edward Geraghty

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Battalion 9 is HQ’d with Engine 54 and Ladder 4 (“The Pride of Midtown”) at 48th and 8th in Manhattan, on the west edge of Times Square. Battalion Chief Edward Geraghty oversaw 5 firehouses on the West Side from this … Continue reading →

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B.C. Dennis Devlin

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Battalion Chief Dennis Lawrence Devlin’s last assignment was Division 3 on W. 77th where he was NYC Special Events Coordinator. He was off-duty on 9/11, volunteering to help with the day’s primary election in NYC. When he saw the events … Continue reading →

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