Tag Archives: firefighters

Capt. Thomas Farino

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

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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Firefighter Stephen Belson

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Made an honorary Irishman by the Consulate General of Ireland, Stephen Belson, 51, spent 23 years in the FDNY, most of them at Ladder 24. Nicknamed “Mr. Ladder 24,” he could back a fire engine into the station in five … Continue reading →

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Capt. Daniel Brethel

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Daniel Brethel was Captain of Ladder 24 never wanted to be anything but a firefighter. He had already had some close calls in his career, once getting his own neck and ears burned while holding his helmet over an injured … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Michael Weinberg

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Michael Weinberg of Engine 1 was off-duty waiting for his tee time in Forest Park, Queens, when he saw that the first plane hit. He raced to his firehouse in time to travel down with Capt. Daniel Brethel and … Continue reading →

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Lt. Andrew Desperito

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Andrew Desperito of Engine 1 was a policeman for three years before joining the FDNY. He was also a firefighter at the Hagerman Volunteer Fire Department on Long Island where he lived with his wife and three kids. As … Continue reading →

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Lt. Philip Petti

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Although Lt. Philip Petti dreamed of being a firefighter when he was a kid, he tried a few other jobs before joining the FDNY. By 2001 Petti had 18 years on the force and loved every part of the job. … Continue reading →

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B.C. Orio Palmer

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Orio Palmer was the Battalion Chief of Battalion 7, and among the most visited faces of Better Angels on tour. 45-years-old, a 20-year FDNY vet, father of three, marathoner and 5x winner of the FDNY’s physical fitness award – which … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Jeffrey Walz

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

The final member of Ladder 9 to list is Jeffrey Walz, a 37-year-old firefighter who left a career in engineering to follow his father into the fire service. He met his wife when his unit was called to a … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Tierney

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

27-year-old John Tierney was still a probie in the FDNY, having graduated the academy only in July. That morning he had just finished his shift when the call came in. He was told he didn’t need to respond, but … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Gerard Baptiste

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Gerard Baptiste was called “Biscuit” for his habit of carrying dog treats in this pockets for the neighborhood dogs who walked by the station. They were a great conversation starter for whoever was on the other end of the … Continue reading →

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