Firefighter William Moon, 47, was preparing for a drill inside Rescue Company 2 on Sterling Place in Crown Heights on Monday when he fell, fire department officials said.
Firefighter Vincent Malveaux, 31, died of complications of exertional rhabdomyolysis the result of muscles breaking down and releasing proteins into the bloodstream. It is associated with strenuous exercise or normal exercise under extreme circumstances.
Nearly 300 probationary firefighters graduated Tuesday. The class is also one of the most diverse, and includes 13 women, bringing the total number of female firefighters to 134 - the most in FDNY history.
Nearly 300 probationary firefighters graduated Tuesday. The class is also one of the most diverse, and includes 13 women, bringing the total number of female firefighters to 134 - the most in FDNY history.
The investigation request from Uniformed Fire Officers Association President Jim McCarthy follows the line-of-duty deaths of three firefighters since the beginning of December.