Tag Archives: Manhattan

Firefighter Lawrence Virgilio

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Lawrence Virgilio, an advanced rescue specialist with Squad 18, had recently been chosen to train for the elite FDNY team that would travel to other cities for disaster response. Virgilio joined the FDNY in 1989. A couple years later … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Timothy Haskell

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

There are two sets of FDNY brothers among the 343. Timothy Haskell, 34, with the nickname “Dude,” was one of them. With his Dalmation, Blaze, who was trained to “stop, drop and roll” he volunteered his time to teach fire … Continue reading →

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Firefighter David Halderman

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

It was reported that firefighter David Halderman, 40, was on the 18th floor and on his way down out of the North Tower when he and another Squad 18 member responded to a May Day from another company and returned … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Andrew Fredericks

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Andy Fredericks was a co-author of the FDNY Engine Company Ops Manual. He was also a NYS certified fire instructor and taught at fire service training meetings across the US. He had 2 bachelors degrees, poly-sci and public safety/fire … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Eric Allen

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Eric Allen, 44, was a short, packed powerhouse. Standing 5’5” he was tough, strong and capable. He took extra courses to qualify for Squad 18. Described by friends as “a sweetie with a crust,” his motto was “Do the … Continue reading →

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Lt. William McGinn

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. William McGinn, was trained as a civil engineer but thought firefighting would be more interesting work. An 18-year FDNY veteran, his wife said, “He understood how structures and materials fail. He would have had a field day with this … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Matthew Rogan

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Matthew Rogan, 37, joined the FDNY in 1994, after eight years with the NYPD, following the paths of his father and brother. Famously unassuming, birthdays brought unwelcome attention and Christmas was too commercial. In 1997, after swimming through the ice-cold … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Richard Kelly Jr.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

There are three Kellys among the 343 – which should probably not being surprising. Richard Kelly, Jr., the senior man at Ladder Co. 11, had just completed his 24th year with the FDNY. Music was a passion. He had collected … Continue reading →

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Firefighter John Heffernan

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

John Heffernan, 37, played rhythm guitar in a punk rock band called “The Bullys.” He sang backup, wrote most of their songs, created their website and booked their shows. Marky Ramone liked the band so much, he produced their first … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Edward Day

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Dawn Siebel

Firefighter Edward Day, 45, was known for putting smiley-face stickers on the helmets of grumpy firefighters. Joining the FDNY in 1988, Day was a third degree black belt in karate, a discipline he believed conferred “personal peace.” This was a … Continue reading →

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