A tragic incident occurred in Brooklyn as a firefighter from New York City lost his life while battling a large fire on Saturday night. Patrick Brady, a 42-year-old firefighter with 11 years of experience in the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), suffered cardiac arrest on the roof of a burning building located at 9407 Kings Highway in East Flatbush. The fire broke out on the sixth floor after residents reported it, prompting an urgent response from the FDNY.
Despite immediate medical attention from fellow firefighters and emergency crews, Brady was pronounced dead after being rushed to Brookdale University Hospital. Alongside his unfortunate demise, a second firefighter and two civilians sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters, emphasizing the courage it takes to risk one’s life for others. Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker expressed the profound sorrow within the FDNY following the loss of Firefighter Patrick Brady, acknowledging his dedication and familial ties to firefighting.
This heartbreaking event marks the second loss of an FDNY member in the line of duty within the past two weeks, as stated by FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra during a press briefing. Brady leaves behind his wife, Kara, and his two brothers, Jimmy and Brian, both serving as FDNY firefighters.