FDNY Mourns Veteran Firefighter Patrick Brady Who Died in the Line of Duty

Honoring Firefighter Patrick Brady

• 💔 Patrick Brady, an 11-year veteran of the FDNY, has died on duty while fighting a fire in Brooklyn.
• 😔 Friends and family described him as a true gentleman and the best of the best.

Circumstances of His Passing

• 🚒 Brady, 42, was responding to a fire on Kings Highway when he went into cardiac arrest on the roof of a six-story building.
• 🚑 CPR was administered at the scene and in the ambulance, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Legacy and Impact

• 🌟 He was known for his unshakable work ethic and for making colleagues feel brighter just by being in a room.
• 👨‍🚒 Brady had a deep love for his firehouse, Ladder 120, and for his wife, Cara. His brothers and uncle are also part of the FDNY.
• 🤝 He mentored newer firefighters, with one colleague noting they always hoped Brady was working when they came in, wanting to see his name on the board.
• 🕯️ The FDNY community is mourning his loss, cherishing his memory and dedication to protecting New Yorkers.