FDNY Line of Duty Death
July 13, 1978 - LODD
Fireman Gerard T. Ganley, 46
Engine 258 (Detailed Engine 297)
FDNY. Queens, New York
Fireman Ganley of E258, was detailed to E297 pending transfer to that unit. E297 was special called to a brush fire at 20th Avenue. While assisting in the stretching of a line, Fireman Ganley was stricken with a heart attack. He was removed to Parsons Hospital but was dead on arrival. He had 18 years of service in the fire department.
RIP. Never forget.