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The Gary Sinise Foundation reached an incredible milestone on Tuesday at FDNY Engine 280/Ladder 132 in Brooklyn, serving its 1.5 millionth meal to heroes across the country. The visit carried a special meaning—the firehouse is the home to the memory of Firefighter John Vigiano Jr., who was killed on September 11, 2001. Following the meal, the Gary Sinise Foundation presented a $15,000 check to the @FDNYFoundation. In September, the Department released "Never Forget 9/11: Reflections from the FDNY," a podcast series hosted by Gary Sinise that highlights some of the most impactful interviews from the FDNY Pro Podcast archives on the terrorist attacks of September 11th, as well as never-before-heard testimonials of the days, weeks, months and years that followed. We are grateful for Gary Sinise's generosity and unwavering support of the FDNY and first responders everywhere.

The FDNY honored Lieutenant Patrick Brady at a plaque dedication on Sunday, marking one year since he made the Supreme Sacrifice while operating on the roof of a building during a fire in Brooklyn. Lt. Brady, of Ladder 120, suffered a medical episode and went into cardiac arrest on Nov. 8, 2025. He later died at an area hospital. Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, Chief of Department John Esposito and FDNY members gathered at Engine 231/Ladder 120/Battalion 44 on Watkins Street in Brooklyn for the ceremony. "In the FDNY, we are a family, and we take this very seriously. We are tightly stitched together in a fabric of mission and love for this Department," Commissioner Bonsignore said. "When we lose one of our own, we vow to Never Forget. All of you gathered here today are a testament to that promise. We know the walls of this firehouse are not the same without Pat. We know his presence is felt all over the place." Lt. Brady joined the FDNY on July 14, 2014. He is the 1,163rd member of the Department to die in the line of duty.

One year ago, the FDNY lost Paramedic Salih A. Abdur-Rahman, of Station 16. Paramedic Abdur-Rahman died on Oct. 29, 2025, after finishing a shift at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island. He was 46 years old. On Saturday, Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore, Chief of Department John Esposito and FDNY members gathered to honor his memory at a plaque dedication at the Fire Academy. "Salih lived his life in service of others. He answered the call, helping people in their most desperate, vulnerable moments," Commissioner Bonsignore said. "We know today is not easy. We stand with you, and we always will." Paramedic Abdur-Rahman was a 23-year veteran of the Department and is the 1,162nd member of the FDNY to die in the line of duty.

In response to a fatal fire on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 653 58th Street in Brooklyn, the FDNY's Fire Safety Education Unit was in the neighborhood on Friday sharing lifesaving information. For more fire and life safety tips and resources, visit FDNYSmart.org.