Fallen New Haven firefighter died a hero
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) The city of New Haven is remembering a hero.
Ricardo Torres Jr., a firefighter who lost his life while battling a fire early Wednesday morning, always wanted to be a firefighter, according to those who knew him.
“Today, we lost one of our own Ricardo Torres who was doing the job he always dreamed of doing,” said Patrick Cannon, IAFF Local 825.
An emotional news conference on Wednesday afternoon began with a prayer. Hours earlier, the firehouse fought alongside Torres. They later hung a bunting in his memory.
To the world, he was Ricardo Torres, but he went by “Rico” in his inner circle.