Tag Archives: Ladder Co. 20

Firefighter Robert McMahon

  Robert McMahon, 35, never had a chance to meet his second son who was born in January 2002, although he had recently finished renovating their home preparing for his arrival. He had met his wife while volunteering at a … Continue reading

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Firefighter Robert Linnane

  Robert Linnane, 33, still a probationary firefighter, had passed the rigorous FDNY exams after he turned 30. Before joining up, he had spent nearly a decade working for Delta Airlines and was well known for taking full advantage of … Continue reading

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Firefighter David LaForge

David LaForge, 50, had also just finished the night shift that morning, but he was still at the firehouse when the call came in. As always, he’s the one who hopped behind the wheel and drove Ladder 20 to the … Continue reading

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Firefighter Sean Hanley

Sean Hanley, 35, came from generations of firefighters: both grandfathers, his father and his brother had been with the FDNY. With five years in the department, Hanley had a reputation as a prankster around Ladder Co. 20, with gags like … Continue reading

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Firefighter James Gray

James Gray, 34, drove a NYC bus for six years while waiting to be called up. “He wanted the action,” said his wife. Following his father into the department, he became a firefighter in 1996. He was studying for his … Continue reading

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Firefighter John Burnside

Firefighter John Burnside of Ladder 20 was 36 years old. and a 7-year FDNY veteran. He was a NYC police officer for 3 years while waiting for his chance to join the FDNY. “Johnny the Gent” told his wife: “How … Continue reading

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Capt. John Fischer

John Fischer, 46 was posthumously promoted to Captain on September 17th.  This father of three “was always coaching.” He never particularly cared if the teams won, but that everyone had a chance to play and that the lessons of good … Continue reading

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