Tag Archives: Ladder Co. 132

Firefighter Sergio Villanueva

Sergio Villanueva, 33, was engaged to be married. A transplant from Argentina, Villanueva was an ardent soccer fan and a member of the FDNY’s soccer team. Friends said he would be hoarse for days after watching an Argentinian soccer match … Continue reading

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Firefighter John Vigiano II

John Vigiano II, 36, was from one of the four sets of FDNY brothers who lost his life on 9/11. His brother, two years younger and very close to him was an NYPD detective. They both responded to the attack … Continue reading

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Firefighter Thomas Mingione

There were two expectant fathers in Ladder 132. The second was Thomas Mingione, 34, whose first child, a daughter, was born in December. He had been married less than 18 months. Mingione joined the NYPD when he was 20 in … Continue reading

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Firefighter Michael Kiefer

  Michael Kiefer, 25, was still a probie on 9/11. He had joined the FDNY in December, 2000, after getting perfect scores on both the physical & written exams. Before that he had been an FDNY paramedic for 18 months. … Continue reading

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Firefighter Andrew Jordan

The youngest of Andrew Jordan’s four children was born on September 26th. He was working on 9/11 so he could have some extra time when his son was born. Jordan, 36, had always worked two jobs. He was also an … Continue reading

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B.C. Thomas Haskell Jr.

B.C. Thomas Haskell, Jr. became a Battalion Chief at 37. He joined the department during his senior year at college and finished his degree in night school. He moved quickly up through the ranks stationed in one after another of … Continue reading

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