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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


JOHN J. O'BRIEN FF. LAD. 40 APR. 26, 1940 1941 PRENTICE

FF O'Brien, Ladder 40, was awarded the Prentice Medal and Department Medal in 1941 for meritorious acts April 26, 1940 at a fire at 235 W 128th Street.


FIRE BUILDING, 235 W 128TH STREET





MEDAL DAY 1941

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


BRYAN C. CUNNIFF FF. LAD. 40 MAR. 15, 1941 1942 CONRAN


MEDAL DAY 1942

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


FREDERICK J. FENNING FF. LAD. 40 JAN. 10, 1946 1947 CRIMMINS




FF Fenning, Ladder 40, was awarded the 1947 Crimmins Medal for the heroic rescue of a woman and her daughter on January 10, 1946 who were trapped at a fire at 322 W 177th Street.


FIRE BUILDING 322 W 177TH STREET




MEDAL DAY 1942

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


VINCENT A. MC CARTHY FF. LAD. 40 DEC. 19, 1947 1948 LA GUARDIA


FF McCarthy, Ladder 40, was awarded the LaGuardia Medal for the brave and dangerous rescue by rope of several families trapped on the 4th floor of a building fire at 54 W 119th Street on December 19, 1947






FIRE BUILDING 54 W 119TH STREET





MEDAL DAY 1948

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


WILLIAM P. MASTERSON FF. LAD. 40 FEB. 22, 1950 1951 LA GUARDIA






MEDAL DAY 1951

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


CHARLES R. FAY FF. LAD. 40 JUN. 28, 1957 1958 COMMERCE

FF Fay, Ladder 40, was awarded the Commerce Medal for the heroic rescue of an unconscious girt trapped in a fire at 468 Riverside Drive on June 28, 1957.






FIRE BUILDING 468 RIVERSIDE DRIVE





MEDAL DAY 1958

 

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1 of Charlie Sommerlad's sons was on the job - I believe he (Tim?) is out on 3/4s

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


JAMES J. BUTLER FF. LAD. 40 OCT. 7, 1967 1968 KRIDEL




FF Butler, Ladder 40, was awarded the Kridel Medal for the heroic rescue of a family of seven by aerial ladder. The family was trapped during a 2 alarm fire at 259 W 122nd Street.






FIRE BUILDING 259 W 122ND STREET

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


FRANK PAMPALONE FF. LAD. 40 MAR. 2, 1969 1969 1970 THOMPSON




CAPTAIN FRANK PAMPALONE JUNE 17, 2017 RIP

Pampalone, Frank on June 14, 2017 of Coram, LI. Beloved husband of Rose Marie. Loving father of Peter Pampalone and his wife Cathy, Catherine Nicholas and her husband Peter and Thomas Pampalone. Cherished grandfather of Michael Ryan, Patrick, Danielle, Thomas, Gianna, Nicholas, Juliette, Francesca, Jacqueline, Christina, Theresa, Valerie, Peter and Gregory. Adored great grandfather of Shea, Michael Ryan, Brandon, Kayla Grace Owen and Quinn Peter. Frank was a retired Captain from the FDNY.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/port-jefferson-station-ny/frank-pampalone-7447159



















Memories
Frank Pampalone

Donald Wasko
June 21, 2017
You were and will always be a roll model to me, and anyone else who had the privilege to have known and worked with you. Rest in peace Frank.
Gary Ruiz
June 21, 2017
Having worked with Frank in L42 in Bronx during those crazy years I remember one incident that stands out. While working
a night tour we received a call of a store fire in an occupied tenement. I was on the forcible entry team while Frank was
our outside vent man. Fire was beginning to lap out of store window to fire escape above but Frank didn't hesitate putting himself at risk to go up on fire escape and attempt to make a search for occupants on floor above. Bravery can't be taught!
Condolences to family.
Ron Kerley
June 18, 2017
Frank was a great firefighter, the very best...he had a deep love for the job and its traditions. It was a pleasure to have known him and an honor to have worked with him.
Ron Kerley L42 The Varsity
joe baker
June 18, 2017
Alway an adventure working in your groups Frank! Rest easy now ....
Respectfully, Joe Baker L-59
Michael Finer
June 18, 2017
Old school if that term where in the FDNY dictionary there would be a picture of Frank Pampalone. I was blessed to have worked with Frank he first was my boss in Ladder 59, when I was promoted he became my mentor. Last I can say I was proud to have called him a friend. Rest In Peace Frank God bless you Rosie and family.
Mike Finer
June 18, 2017
Always an adventure to work in your groups! Rest easy Frank.
Joe Baker L-59
June 18, 2017
Good luck Frank, on you new journey.Fondly Remembering.
Guy Castronovo
June 18, 2017
Good luck Frank, on your new journey. Fondly remembering
Jim Harten
June 17, 2017
Thanks Frank.
Michael Finer
June 18, 2017
Old school if that term where in the FDNY dictionary there would be a picture of Frank Pampalone. I was blessed to have worked with Frank he first was my boss in Ladder 59, when I was promoted he became my mentor. Last I can say I was proud to have called him a friend. Rest In Peace Frank God bless you Rosie and family.
Joe Baker L-59
June 18, 2017
Always an adventure to work in your groups! Rest easy Frank.
Guy Castronovo,bklyn north
June 18, 2017
Good luck Frank, on you new journey.Fondly Remembering.
Guy Castronovo Bklyn south
June 18, 2017
Good luck Frank, on your new journey. Fondly remembering
John Finucane (south Bronx FDNY)
June 17, 2017
RIP Frank,
Jim Harten
June 17, 2017
Thanks Frank.
Bill and Cindy Fendsack
June 17, 2017
Rosie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tony Tricarico
June 17, 2017
Rest in Peace Frank. Tony Tricarico
Lee Fischer
June 16, 2017
Worked many tours at L111 & E 214, Did Daytona Bike week with Frank and all the boys. Good Times! Will never Forget them! RIP Captain Frank.
Condolences to your family. Lee Fischer
william bria
June 16, 2017
Dear rosy . frank was a great friend, god bless william bria
Bill Duffy
June 16, 2017
Frankie THE FIREFIGHTER A legend in his time. Condolences to Family RIP
John Soto
June 16, 2017
As a former member of Ladder 59, the BLUE DEVILS on Sedgwick Ave, Bx. F.H.; it was a life long learning experience working with Frank. You did your JOB and now it's time for you to "REST IN PEACE" .
Condolences to the Family. John Soto & Family (Cutchogue, L.I. NY)
Billy Spineli
June 16, 2017
You were a good man Frank, ,We,re going to miss you.
Never to be forgotten.
Joseph Berry
June 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of Capt. Frank Pampalone.
RIP Brother. Joseph T Berry

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


BERNARD P. MCVEIGH FF. LAD. 40 MAR. 25, 1971 1972 HISPANIC





MEDAL DAY 1972

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


RAYMOND G. M MCCANN FF. LAD. 40 OCT. 16, 1972 1973 JAMES GORDON BENNETT




FF McCann, Ladder 40, was awarded the Gordon Bennett Medal in 1972 for bravery October 16, 1972 at a fire at 2064 7th Avenue, Manhattan.






MEDAL DAY 1973

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


RAYMOND G. MCCANN FF. LAD. 40 OCT. 16, 1972 1975 HARRY M. ARCHER





RAYMOND G. MCCANN DECEMBER 11, 2016 RIP



Raymond G. McCann, former firefighter and AOH president, dies at 79

Posted December 27, 2016

By Bridget Downes

Raymond G. McCann, a former New York City firefighter and president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Nassau County Board, died on Dec. 11 following complications from a surgical procedure. He was 79.

McCann was born in Belle Harbor, Queens, and lived most of his early days in the Rockaways, where he attended St. Francis de Sales and Far Rockaway High School. He married his wife, Elaine, and raised his two daughters there.

McCann worked as a truck driver for Pepsi Cola and later became a firefighter, where he spent most of his career at Ladder 40 in Harlem. Throughout his life, McCann was honored with many awards, including the James Gordon Bennett Medal, the Dr. Harry M. Archer Medal and the Ward LaFrance Fire Industry Award for Heroism. He was also a member of the Honor Legion and the Emerald Society of the FDNY.

After he retired, McCann became an independent contractor and built tables and bars for pubs and restaurants. He also spent much of his time volunteering with the AOH St. Brendan the Navigator Division 17 in Long Beach. He was active in raising money for good causes and organizing the annual St. Brendan the Navigator Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival in Long Beach.

McCann also served as the chairman of the Nassau County Feis, an Irish festival. He was the grand marshal of the parade as well as an aide to the grand marshal in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

During the summer, McCann enjoyed fishing trips on his boat or in Key West, Fla. In the winter, he liked to ski.

“He was a humble man, a great father and a Hibernian stalwart,” said Bill Peyton, current president of the AOH Division 17.

“Ray was a decorated veteran of the FDNY winning the two highest medals of valor in the department. I think if he were here today he would just kind of wave that off and not draw attention to himself. His accomplishments were not known to many of his friends. He just wasn’t the type of guy to sit around and tell war stories. He will be remembered for his service, and kindness, but mostly for his humility.”

A funeral mass was held last Saturday at the Island Park Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.

McCann is survived by his daughters, Susan O’Neill and Dianne Bolsch, and their husbands, Billy and Larry, respectively. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Green and her husband, Ron, and his beloved grandchildren Christopher, Peter, Eric, Kelly and Heath

https://www.liherald.com/stories/ra...irefighter-and-aoh-president-dies-at-79,86838

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


SCOTT KIRCHHOFER FF. LAD. 40 AUG. 11, 1978 1979 SCOTT






MEDAL DAY 1979

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


MICHAEL A. MASIELLO FF. LAD. 40 NOV. 8, 1979 1980 FIRE MARSHALS





MEDAL DAY 1980

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


CARL R. WEBB FF. LAD. 40 OCT. 28, 1980 1981 EMERALD





MEDAL DAY 1981







Seen here is L-40 Firefighters Larry Marley (on fire escape) and Carl (Spider) Webb (below) as they assist fire victims under heavy smoke conditions.

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Photo credit: Michael Dick

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


ENGINE 37 MEDAL


JAMES F. STARK LT. ENG. 37 MAY 31, 1982 1983 WILLIAMS

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


SCOTT KIRCHHOFER FF. LAD. 40 JAN. 19, 1982 1983 KRIDEL

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


THOMAS ROBY FF. LAD. 40 1983 EMERALD SOCIETY






Members of E-48 from L-R (in foreground): John Grasso (Ret. Lt. E-92),
Marco Vitollo (Ret. BC B13), Mike Mc Carthy (Ret. L-56),
Lt. Tom Roby (Ret. BC) standing & Orlando Davila (Ret. L-56) operating at a taxpayer fire.

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


ENGINE 37 MEDAL


JOHN E. KEENAN LT. ENG. 37 OFF DUTY JUL. 14, 1984 1985 HUGH BONNER





MEDAL DAY 1984

 

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ENGINE 37/LADDER 40 FIREHOUSE 415 W 125TH STREET, WEST HARLEM, MANHATTAN DIVISION 3, BATTALION 11 "HEART OF HARLEM" "LIFE BEGINS AT 40"


LADDER 40 MEDAL


GEORGE P. JOOS FF. LAD. 40 NOV. 9, 1986 1987 DELEHANTY




FF Joos, Ladder 40, was awarded the Delehanty Medal for heroism at a fire November 9, 1986. FF Joos used a roof rope to reach two people trapped by the fire and then saved the life of a girl in the fire apartment.



MEDAL DAY 1987