DATE: 29 Aug 2006, 11:25 pm / MOOD: Other
Former Morristown Aircraft Rescue Firefighter killed in Bronx blaze
Firefighter Michael Reilly was Killed on Sunday While fighting a 3 alarm fire in New York City. Firefighter Reilly and 4 of his brothers entered the building searching for victims reportedly trapped inside a Bronx variety store when the ceiling and a rooftop air conditioner suddenly gave way. This caused the floor beneath them to collapse in a chain reaction death trap. Three of the firefighters where rescued right away but debris hampered the rescue of FF Reilly and his Lt. The two where trapped beneath the wreckage for more then an hour. Firefighter Reilly was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. Lt Carpluck was revived at the hospital however succumbed to his injuries Monday at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital.
Firefighter Michael Reilly was a recent graduate from the FDNY academy and was assigned to Engine Company 75 in the Bronx. Prior to becoming one of FDNY's bravest FF Reilly served his country in Iraq with the United States Marine Corp.as an ARFF Firefighter. His love for the emergency service started in his home town of Ramsey NJ where he volunteered his time with both the Ramsey Fire Department and Ramsey Rescue Squad. FF Reilly worked as a Reserve ARFF Firefighter with Rural Metro Fire Department's Specialty Fire Division in 2002 and 2003 at Morristown Airport in NJ. FF Reilly left Rural Metro when he was hired by the Stamford Fire Department in Connecticut.
Mike was an all around great guy. He always had a smile on his face and was always willing to help out! It's always sad to hear of the loss of a brother but knowing that brother makes it even more difficult. He will be missed by all who knew him!
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DATE: 25 Feb 2006, 9:53 pm / MOOD: Bored
well the excitement is just getting out of control here at mmu arff. whats happening you ask? nothing which is a good thing for the flyers, but makes a boring day for us fire guys. we did have a deer strike the other day. rather messy. stay safe but if you need us. just call. fly safe
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