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Rescue 4
Coverage of Rescue 4 in the Nexus archive.
FDNYorganization2Flushingplace1New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospitalorganization1132-15 41st Rdplace1Sanford Avenueplace1Department of Buildingsorganization178-year-old womanperson1Lillian Bonsignoreperson1Harry S. Fordperson1Brian D. Faheyperson1John J. Downingperson1Astoria, Queensplace1Long Island General Supply Companyorganization1Ladder 163organization1
- Flushing senior killed, 17 firefighters injured in five-alarm fire that tore through three adjoining homes: FDNY
A 78-year-old woman was killed and 17 firefighters along with two EMS members were injured in a five-alarm fire that destroyed three adjacent wood-frame homes in Flushing. The FDNY responded with 84 units, rescuing a resident from the second floor, while fire marshals investigate the cause of the blaze.
- Their sacrifice endures: FDNY remembers firefighters killed in 2001 Father’s Day tragedy
FDNY commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Father’s Day Fire in Astoria, Queens, with a wreath-laying ceremony honoring three firefighters killed in the line of duty: Harry S. Ford, Brian D. Fahey, and John J. Downing. Family members and FDNY officials attended the event, where remarks were given reflecting on the firefighters’ legacy and sacrifices.