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B.C. John Fanning

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

B.C. John Fanning, 54, joined the FDNY in 1969. Over the course of his 32-year career, he worked in all five NYC boroughs, and was honored with three Medals of Valor. He once dove into the East River to help … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Timothy Welty

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Timothy Welty, 34, joined the FDNY in 1993. Very athletic, Welty was strong enough to do two-finger pull-ups or pushups, or raise a heavy maul off the floor with a straight arm. He enjoyed bungee-jumping, parachuting, mountain climbing, hockey, ski- … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Adam Rand

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Adam Rand, 30, grew up wanting to be a firefighter, and joined the FDNY in 1995. Rand was a volunteer firefighter in Bellmore, Long Island, in charge of training. Fighting fires was his calling. On August 25th, he had become … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Jonathan Ielpi

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Jonathan Ielpi, 29, was a very talented hockey player who gave it up completely when he joined the FDNY just so he would never injure himself and impair his work as a firefighter. That’s how much he loved the job. … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Joseph Hunter

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Joseph Hunter, 32, was 6’2” and a “stunningly handsome” bachelor. He loved fire trucks from when he was a little boy and would race his Big Wheel to the corner to watch every time he heard the siren wail. Later … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Ronnie Gies

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Ronnie Gies, 43, graduated Probie School in 1988 and by 1990 had moved into Special Operations with Squad 288 in Queens. For 25 years, Gies had also been a volunteer firefighter in Merrick, Long Island where he lived. He was … Continue reading →

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Lt. Ronald Kerwin

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Lt. Ronnie Kerwin, 42, was “the fun parent” according to his wife, always suggesting family outings. Some of these were spontaneous, some were planned. All were fun. Appointed in 1981, Kerwin was a 20-year veteran with the FDNY and a … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Durrell Pearsall

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Durrell Pearsall, 34, was called “Bronko.” At 6’2” and 285 pounds, he could bench press 455 “easily.” He dreamed of becoming a fireman from an early age. Following in his father’s footsteps, he began his career as a volunteer with … Continue reading →

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Firefighter Peter Nelson

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

Peter Nelson, 42, had 15 years with the FDNY, all spent at Ladder 151. He was transferred to Rescue 4 only in July. His father was a retired FDNY assistant chief. Both his father and brother were firefighters and Nelson … Continue reading →

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Firefighter William Mahoney

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Dawn Siebel

William J. Mahoney II, 37, was a 15-year FDNY veteran. Mahoney had previously worked as a NYPD scuba diver, skills he also used with the FDNY, assisting with the search and recovery effort after the crash of TWA Flight 800. … Continue reading →

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