With deep regret, the UFA announces the passing of FF Thomas E. Ryan, Ladder 33, on Nov. 5, 2024, due to WTC-related illness. FF Ryan served for 21 years. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and L33 colleagues.
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- Today we lost a hero. Rob Olsen L146 (ret.) lost his battle with ALS. Rob advocated tirelessly to get the recognition NYC firefighters deserve due to getting at a rate of 5 times the general public from the exposure at the WTC & modern fires from neurotoxins. He is our greatest
- The UFA announces the passing of retired FF Anthony F. Mastrelli, who succumbed to a WTC-related illness on Nov 13, 2024. He served the department for 31 years and is survived by his family.
- With deep regret, the UFA announces the passing of Active Firefighter Hugo R. Reyes Parada of Engine 24 on Friday, June 21, 2024. Firefighter Reyes Parada served for 10 years and was a U.S. Marine. He is survived by his mother Rosa, sister Celia, brother-in-law Javier, and
- The UFA mourns the WTC-related passing of retired Deputy Chief Nicholas Visconti. A decorated leader with over 40 years of service, he worked tirelessly at Ground Zero. Our thoughts are with his family and former colleagues.
- It is with deep regret that the UFA announces the passing of Active Firefighter John F. Rowe Jr of E21. John, only 39 years of age, gave 7 years to our department & did 2 tours in Iraq in the Military. We are eternally grateful for his service to both our city and our country. We
- 23 years since the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history. We honor the 343 FDNY heroes, along with the NYPD, PAPD, and EMS who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will #NeverForget their bravery or the 370 more FFs lost to WTC illnesses. Their legacy lives on forever.
- It is with deep regret the UFA announces the passing of retired Firefighter Lawrence T Murphy, Ladder 157, who succumbed to his World Trade Center-related illness on November 18, 2024. FF Murphy served our great department for 28 years.
- Today, we remember FDNY Marine Pilot and former ferry captain Thomas Phelan, who we lost in 2018 to 9/11-related cancer. On September 11, 2001, Phelan was at the helm of a Statue of Liberty ferry, bravely aiding in the evacuation of Lower Manhattan and assisting the FDNY by
- Today we rally at the Word Trade Center 9/11 Memorial with @CarolynBMaloney @RepPeteKing @RepKathleenRice @AOC @MaxRose4NY and @RepJerryNadler fighting to renew the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. Share this post to spread awareness! #neverforget #343andcounting
- Never Forget Lt. Gordon "Matthew" Ambelas of Tower Ladder 119. 9 years ago today, Lt. Gordon "Matthew" Ambelas of Tower Ladder 119 made the ultimate sacrifice at a fire on the 19th floor at 75 Wilson Street in Williamsburg while searching for trapped civilians.
- The UFA regrets to announce the passing of Retired Lt. James K. Donohue of L8 due to 9/11 related illness. Another hero is gone from the horrific aftermath of that fateful day. James dedicated 29
- Never forget Lt. Gordon "Matthew" Ambelas of Tower Ladder 119. Ten years ago today, Lt. Ambelas made the ultimate sacrifice at a fire on the 19th floor at 75 Wilson Street in Williamsburg while searching for trapped civilians. Just two months earlier, he had been honored for
- Seven years ago, we lost hero Firefighter Michael Davidson, who gave his life battling a Harlem blaze. Today, we honor his memory, the Davidson Family’s fight for change, and the MRD Foundation’s continued support of firefighter families. His legacy lives on.
