FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady Dies After Medical Episode During Brooklyn Fire

Firefighter's Death During Brooklyn Blaze

• 💔 Firefighter Patrick Brady died after suffering a medical episode, specifically cardiac arrest, while battling a five-alarm fire in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
• 📍 Brady, an 11-year FDNY veteran, had transferred to Ladder 120 in Brownsville in 2022 and was responding to a fire at 9407 Kings Highway.
• 🏥 He was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Sacrifice and FDNY Family

• 🚒 FDNY leaders and Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Cass Dory highlighted the sacrifice made by firefighters, emphasizing that no call is routine.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Firefighter Brady leaves behind a wife and comes from a family of firefighters, with several relatives also serving in the line of duty.
• 🎗️ A dignified transfer was held at the hospital, with members of the fire department gathering to pay their respects.

Incident Details and Other Injuries

• 🏠 The fire, which residents reported started on the sixth floor, woke people from their sleep.
• 🤕 In total, four people were injured: one other firefighter and two civilians, in addition to Firefighter Brady.
• ✅ The other three injured individuals are expected to recover.
• 🏢 Bunting is expected to be placed outside Ladder 120 in honor of Firefighter Brady.