We Remember
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As the coronavirus death toll continues to rise across the nation, we remember some of the New York state fire and emergency medical services personnel who have reportedly died from the COVID-19 outbreak. We honor them for their service to communities across the Empire State.
EMT Idris Bey (FDNY)
Past Chief Charles Bullock (Central Nyack Fire Department)
Firefighter Bryan Danziger (Medford Fire Department)
Firefighter/EMT Michael Field (Valley Stream Fire department)
Ex-Captain Joseph Giordano (Freeport Fire Department)
Past Chief Rick Halstead (Perry Fire Department)
EMT Gregory Hodge (FDNY)
Firefighter (Ret.) Anthony Iraci (FDNY)
Ex-Captain Chris Loche (Freeport Fire Department)
Firefighter (Ret.) Matthew Moore (FDNY)
Supervising Fire Protection Inspector Edward Mungin (FDNY)
Battalion Chief (Ret.) Albert Petrocelli (FDNY)
Deputy Chief Inspector Syed Rahman (FDNY)
EMT John Redd (FDNY)
EMT Richard Seaberry (FDNY)
Life Member Allan Seebach Jr. (Tappan Fire Department)
Past Chief Robert Shannon II (Lake Carmel Fire Department)
Ex-Chief Frank Sokolski (Roslyn Highlands Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Co.)
Lieutenant (Ret.) Dave Swart (Amsterdam Fire Department)
The FDNY also lost staff members Kellie Childs of the Bureau of Revenue Management, Auto Mechanic James Villecco, and Supervisor of Mechanics Thomas Ward, who was also a firefighter with the Massapequa Fire Department Engine Company 1.
We remember all of the New Yorkers who have been lost during this difficult time, and honor our health care providers, first responders, and all who continue to work tirelessly serving our state and nation.
