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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48 LODD


FIREFIGHTER EDWARD J. CARROLL ENGINE 48 APRIL 4, 1956




On April 4, 1956, six firemen were killed when the marquee and wall of a former movie theater collapsed into the street. Lieutenant Lieutenant John F. Molloy, Firemen Edward J. Carroll and Fred Hellauer of Engine 48, Firemen William Hoolan, and Arthur Hanson of Ladder 44 and Fireman Charles Infosino of the Headquarters Staff were killed while operating at 4063 Third Avenue. The building was being used by an artificial flower concern. At the time it was the second largest lost of life to hit the Fire Department. The four-alarm fire started in the basement and was fed by highly combustible coloring materials. A dozen men were standing under the marquee directing water into the building with three men on a ladder against the wall. The two iron bars holding the marquee melted and it started falling in slow motion, taking the front wall with it. Shouts of warning were heard and firemen started scrambling in all directions. A few men ran into the wall while most ran away. Those who ran into the wall were slightly injured and those who ran away were buried under tons of debris. Firemen Hoolan and Hanson were both on the ladder and were crushed when the wall fell on them. Lieutenant Molloy, Firemen Carroll, Hellauer and Infosino were located under the marquee. Eight other firemen were injured in the collapse. Fireman Carroll’s father, John Carroll, was a member of the Department and made the Supreme Sacrifice on April 28, 1935. -from “The Last Alarm”














FF CARROLL'S FATHER - FF JOHN CARROLL LADDER 48 LODD APRIL 28, 1935






RIP. NEVER FORGET.

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48 LODD


FIREFIGHTER FRED J. HELLAUER ENGINE 48 APRIL 4, 1956







NYC Fire Wire
April 4, 2016
3rd Avenue Collapse:

FF Edward J Carroll, E-48
FF Fred J Hellauer, E-48
FF Arthur G Hanson, L-44
FF William P Hoolan, L-44
FF Charles J Infosino, HQ Staff
Lt John F Malloy, E-48

April 4, 1956

Box 44-2904 - 4063 Third Avenue, Bronx.

A 4 alarm fire started in the basement fed by highly combustible coloring material. The men were operating under the front marquee, operating a hose line into the front of the building when the supports to the marquee melted and came down in slow motion taking the front wall with it. Some members ran towards the wall while others ran away. A few men ran towards the wall while most ran away. Those who ran into the wall were slightly injured and those who ran away were buried under tons of debris. 6 members died, 8 others were injured. FF Carroll's father, John Carroll was also a FDNY Firefighter who died in the line of duty April 28th, 1935.






















RIP. NEVER FORGET.

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48 LODD


LIEUTENANT JOHN F. MALLOY ENGINE 48 APRIL 4, 1956
























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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48 LODD


FIREFIGHTER EDWARD F. SNEDIKER ENGINE 48 August 27, 1965





Box 3355 (Bronx) 27 Aug 1965.

Fireman Edward F. Snediker of Engine 48 responded with his company to a manhole fire at Fordham Road and Valentine Avenue. Once at the fire, Fireman Snediker complained to the 19th Battalion that he was suffering chest pains. He was taken to Fordham Hospital where he died several hours later. -from "The Last Alarm"


RIP. NEVER FORGET.

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 FIRES/EVENTS


1919 FIRE





1924 FIRE





1929 FIRE





1939 FIRE





1940 FIRE

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 FIRES/EVENTS


2015 US NAVY VISIT - USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)

On November 10, 2015, Lt. Bill Butler gave his bunker coat, which he was wearing when trapped in the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001, to U.S. Navy sailors from the USS NEW YORK (LPD 21). The USS New York (LPD 21) sailors stopped by Engine 48, Ladder 56 and Division 7 in the Bronx as part of their visit to NYC for Veterans Week.





















2019 BLOCK PARTY





2020 FIREFIGHTER ATTACKED

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


BRONX BOX 22-3334 2537 DECATUR AVENUE, BRONX MAY 3, 2018






DIVISION 7 NEWSLETTER 2537 DECATUR AVENUE



http://fdnysbravest.com/Div7NewsletterAugust2018.pdf



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NYC FIRENET RUNDOWN
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May 4, 2018

E-48,79,88,75
L-56,37,38(Fast)
B-27,19
R-3
Sq-61
D-7
Rac-3

2nd Alarm
E-81,46,42,43
E-72 w/ Sat. 2
L-33,46,47s/c
B-18(FF)
B-17(RUL)
B-26(Safety)
RB,SB
FC,FCB
Tac-1
CTU

Relocations:
Engine 93 Act. Engine 48
Engine 91 Act. Engine 46
Engine 60 Act. Engine 75
Engine 59 Act. Engine 42
Ladder 55 Act. Ladder 27
Ladder 28 Act. Ladder 38
Ladder 117 Act. Ladder 33
Battalion 49 Act. Battalion 18
Battalion 16 Act. Battalion 19

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


CAPTAIN FRANK VIGNALI 40 YEARS 2019



September 2, 2019

FDNY Ladder 56, Engine 48 Capt. Vignali Honored
By Robert Wirsing

FDNY Ladder 56 Engine 48 captain Frank ‘Viggy’ Vignali was honored for his over 40 years of dedicated service on Sunday, August 25.







2019 PRESIDENTS AWARD CAPTAIN FRANK VIGNALI

Son of Italian immigrants Rocco & Antoinetta, Captain Frank Vignali was born August 26, 1954 in the Bronx NY. As a child of 1st generation Italian heritage, Captain Vignali was taught to speak & understand the English language at a very early age. He was quickly instilled with strong core values which included an emphasis on hard work, responsibility & respect. Along with his 2 siblings, Rosario & Johanna he demonstrated these traits throughout his childhood. While working at his parents’ Italian restaurant he learned to appreciate his heritage. He was amazed at how well they took care of their family & at the same time maintain a steadfast work ethic for 25 years. However, he knew in order to do so, his parents were forced to spend countless hours at their restaurant. Often, when he & his siblings were not at work, Captain Vignali would have to look after his younger brother & be the “man of the house” for his older sister.

Captain Vignali’s solid foundation propelled him to excel in his education. He attended grammar school at St. Lucy’s Roman Catholic Church, where he was also an Altar Server. He went on to Cardinal Hayes High School, where he became an avid athlete in various sports. His younger brother would often say that he was “quite the ladies’ man”. He finished his school days at John Jay College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He had always wanted to serve the City as a Police Officer. He was an apprentice carpenter in a cabinet store, a delivery boy for a local liquor store & a salesman in a piano store. In 1977, he married his wife Debbie.

In 1978, despite his criminal justice degree, a fiscal crisis in the city led to a Police Department hiring freeze. With no prior knowledge or training in the field, Captain Vignali went on to still became a public servant, but as a NYC firefighter instead. He scored in the highest percentile & was hired immediately. After joining the ranks of the Bravest, he quickly adapted to his new career. He was assigned to then, Engine Company 41 in the South Bronx, where he would return to the area of his family’s restaurant. He & his wife were also expecting their first child. Despite success & joy in his new career, it was during this time that Captain Vignali would lose his father. He passed unexpectedly in the restaurant that he had worked so hard to maintain. Captain Vignali once again became “the man of the house”, this time not only to his brother & sister but now to his wife & newborn son as well.

He went on to spend 12 years in 41, one of the busiest fire companies in the world, having to respond to 7,000 runs a year. It was an era known as “The Bronx was Burning”. He then was assigned to Tower Ladder 51 where he spent 18 years. It was in the “Dawg House” where his leadership skills became second to none. His love for sports flourished again. Engine 38 & Ladder 51 achieved several Bronx Softball Championships during his tenure. In 2013 he was promoted to Captain & was assigned to the 7th Division, once again in the Bronx. He is currently the Executive Officer of Division 7, where he oversees the daily operations of the North Bronx fire companies.

His career has come full circle, beginning & (soon to be) ending in the Borough that he calls home. Captain Vignali is currently is in 40th year with the Department, which includes (2) Service “B” ratings, (3) Unit Citations & a long stint of rescue operations at the World Trade Center. Throughout his career, he has volunteered on his own time to speak to students of all ages, as well as seniors on the importance of fire safety & prevention. He is long time member with the FDNY Columbia Association, which raises money for various Italian American scholarships. His aggressive personality & assertive attitude has said to have filled many seats at the Bronx Columbia Association Meetings.

His service is not just limited to the Fire Department. He has simultaneously volunteered his time serving various schools & organizations. He has been recognized by the NYC Council for his time working with residents of the Community Resource Center for Developmentally Disabled. His devotion to the sport of baseball is unwavering, having coached at Van Nest Little League in the Bronx for the past 30 years where he is still active today. The League has honored him with numerous longevity awards throughout his coaching career. Besides coaching, he was also involved in children’s education by serving at his local parish’s school as a member of the St. Francis Xavier Home School Association for 18 years. In 2011, He received The Philip J. Abinante Community Service Award from FIAME, which is the Forum of Italian American Educators, an organization comprised of teachers, supervisors & all school-based personnel of Italian American descent. Captain Vignali also belongs to both the Morris Park & Allerton Avenue Community Associations & helps coordinate the borough’s Columbus Day parade & will serve as Grand Marshall later this year.

He currently resides in Morris Park where he continues to serve his community & neighbors. His biggest achievement has always been taking care of his family. In July of 2017, tragedy struck again as Captain Vignali’s sister, Johanna, who stood by him throughout his life’s journey, passed away suddenly at age 65. Devastated & heartbroken, he once again became the “Man of the House”. This time it was for his younger brother, his own family & now for his several nieces & nephews. On October 14, 2018 Captain Vignali celebrated his 40th Anniversary of being a NYC Firefighter. He was 4th in seniority (in the entire Department) as of that date. He has now been married for 42 years. His oldest son Christopher is also a NYC Firefighter with 18 years on the job. He is assigned to Engine 90 in the & is currently on the Lieutenant’s list. His younger son is a NYC Police Officer with 7 years of service, serving in the 45 Precinct.

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48/LADDER 56

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


ENGINE 48/LADDER 56
















mikeindabronx

Michael Dick, a professional photographer, dedicated seven years to fire photography in preparation for the book "New York's Bravest - Their Lives on the Line" published in 1987. During this time he concentrated his efforts on Harlem and the South Bronx and created approximately five thousand color slides. In this book all the photographs were taken by Michael Dick and the text was written by Lt. Thomas Barry, L-42 (Ret.) Sorry, this book has been out of print for over 20 years!

FDNYs Bravest - Photographs by Michael Dick

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


MEMBERS

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


MEMBERS

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


MEMBERS

 

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MEMBERS






RIP. NEVER FORGET.

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


MEMBERS - DIVISION 7

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)


FORDHAM HEIGHTS

Fordham is a neighborhood located in the western Bronx, New York City. Fordham is roughly bordered by East 196th Street to the north, Webster Avenue to the east, Burnside Avenue to the south, and Jerome Avenue to the west. The neighborhood's primary thoroughfares are Fordham Road and Grand Concourse.

Jan Arcer, a Dutch settler, owned 3900 acres of land which the colonial governor of New York approved for settlement. The area known as "Fordham Manor" was 6 square miles.

Archer chose the name Fordham for his community, which may have been a reference to its location near a shallow crossing or "ford”, of the Bronx River, or may have been a reference to John Fordham, a fourteenth-century English priest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordham,_Bronx

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)

 

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ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 (CONTINUED)

 

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NAVY VISIT TO ENGINE 48/LADDER 56/DIVISION 7 NOVEMBER 10, 2015


USS NEW YORK (LPD 21)

The USS New York represents the fifth vessel in the San-Antonio class and the sixth ship to be named after the great American city. The San Antonio-class is the United States Navy's premiere amphibious transport dock (LPD) which began entering commissioned service in 2006. Twelve such systems are ultimately planned with five now (as of this writing) in operational duty. The San Antonio-class of ships is slated to replace some forty or so total surface warships for the United States Navy by program's end. The USS New York will supply the United States Marine Corps with a highly-capable and thoroughly advanced surface warship to assist their various amphibious operations around the world, in both wartime and peacetime.

USS New York (LPD-21) Landing Pad Dock (LPD) Warship

This page details the development and operational history of the USS New York (LPD-21) Landing Pad Dock (LPD) Warship including technical specifications and pictures.

www.militaryfactory.com

 

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Mack, outstanding job on E-48/L-56/D-7