October 11th in the FDNY

In the Line of Duty FF Patrick J Quail, Ladder 18. October 11th, 1902 While running to an alarm for a window curtain fire, Ladder 18 ran upon the curb along Attorney Street turning onto Delancey. FF Patrick Quail, the tillerman, was thrown from his seat. He died at Bellevue Hospital 8 hours later from…

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October 10th in the FDNY

In the Line of Duty FF Carl Herer, Ladder 19. October 10th, 1967 FF Herer died at home from a heart attack. He was injured June 9th 1967 at box 2767. He was appointed June 1st, 1938. FF Dennis J Heedles, Engine 151. October 10th, 2015. FF Heedles succumbed to 9/11 related illness.

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October 8th in FDNY history

In the Line of Duty FF Thomas Casey, Ladder 52. October 8th, 1958 FF Casey was injured & died almost instantly during drill. He was tillering the ladder truck back & forth at the drill site. First aid was given immediately & he was pronounced by a department doctor. FF Peter F McLaughlin, Rescue 4.…

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February 10th in the FDNY

Lt John R Eastburn, Engine 54. February 10th, 1970 Retired FF Kevin T Murphy, Engine 166. February 10th, 2015 9/11 illness

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