Tag Archives: Ladder Co. 35

Firefighter Michael Roberts

The final member of Ladder 35 to list is one of the two Michael Edward Roberts who were FDNY firefighters to die that day. Ladder 35’s Michael Roberts was taken by his fire captain father and placed in the seat … Continue reading

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Firefighter Michael Otten

Michael Otten called his wife at 8:45 and told her to turn on the TV. He had a habit of calling her to report fires. Busy getting their three boys ready for school, she only looked for a minute, told … Continue reading

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Firefighter Vincent Morello

This son of a retired Battalion Chief took a 50% pay cut when he quit his job as a mechanic to join the FDNY, but that’s what Vincent Morello, 34, wanted to do. This father of two young children was … Continue reading

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Firefighter James Giberson

Firefighter Jim Giberson had celebrated 20 years with the FDNY of the 5th of September. This 43-year-old had told his wife when they married that he wanted three daughters and that was what he got. This proud father never missed … Continue reading

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Capt. Frank Callahan

Captain Frank Callahan, 50, was a 28-year veteran of the FDNY. He joined Ladder 35 after being promoted to Captain four years earlier. Being a firefighter was his ideal job; there was never any other he wanted to do. This … Continue reading

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