"FIRES IN THE BRONX AS TOLD ON FACEBOOK"
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FDNY CAPTAIN BOB FARRELL L 31 & "FIRES IN THE BRONX AS TOLD ON FACEBOOK" - COLLECTED 12/01/2016
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"FIRES IN THE BRONX AS TOLD ON FACEBOOK"
William Feehan Memorial Award |
| By Web Team |
| March 27, 2014 |
| William Feehan Memorial Award Presented to a deserving member of the FDNY who has destinguished himself by contributing to the department over the life of his career to improve and better the FDNY. 2014 Recipient Captain Robert Farrell L-31 (Ret) Bob Farrell, has had an historic career with the New York City Fire Department and has been one of the most valuable and influential fire equipment manufacturers for nearly three decades. bob's company Fire Hooks Unlimited supplied the FDNY with needed tools after September 11, 2001, his company worked around the clock to manufacture the much needed tools. Captain Farrell’s tenure at Engine 82 / Ladder 31 was considered the “The War Years” (1960’s-1970’s) and was arguably the busiest firehouse in the world! The conditions in the Bronx during these times were conditions similar to war zones. Companies would respond to fire after fire, most times non-stop. And Bob was in the thick of the action for many years. A condition during Bob’s service was so severe and incredible that in 1972 a movie documentary called Man Alive: The Bronx is Burning was made, in which Bob can be seen. Also in 1972, a book was published called Report from Engine Co. 82, a non-fictional account of life in the South Bronx firehouse—the world’s busiest—in which Bob served with the author. Throughout Bob’s historic career, he was awarded nineteen decorations and awards for bravery. He received two Class 1 Medals, which is similar to the military’s Medal of Honor and one of the highest awards for bravery that is presented by the FDNY. |
