All,
The 23rd Street fire claimed the lives of 12 FDNY members on Oct. 17, 1966. The fire began in an art store cellar and members were trying to reach it through the smoke-filled drugstore next door when the floor caved in. We have provided numerous videos and related resources that can be used for training/awareness.
Lost were Deputy Chief Thomas A. Reilly and Firefighter William F. McCarron, both of Division 3; Battalion Chief Walter J. Higgins of Battalion 7; Lieutenant Joseph Priore, Firefighter James V. Galanaugh, Firefighter Joseph Kelly, Firefighter Daniel L. Rey and Firefighter Bernard A. Tepper, all of Engine Company 18; and Lieutenant John J. Finley, Firefighter John G. Berry, Firefighter Rudolph F. Kaminsky and Firefighter Carl Lee, all of Ladder Company 7. Rest In Peace.
(See link below to the related documentary film, “My Fathers House” below)
The 23rd STREET FIRE RESOURCES:
VIDEO FROM 1966:
RAW VIDEO FROM 1966:
FROM CHIEF VIN DUNN-2 Parts (Chief Dunn Was There)
23rd STREET FIRE INTERVIEW:
PANEL DISCUSSION FROM FIRE ENGINEERING:
NFFF VIDEO ABOUT THE FIRE:
AN INDEPTH FILE ON THIS FIRE FROM JOE P:
“MY FATHERS HOUSE”
This FDNY Pro Film is all about one of the many stories of the lasting impact of the 23rd Street Fire. The film is narrated by longtime supporter of the FDNY Foundation, Rosanna Scotto.
WATCH THE TRAILER:
WATCH THE FILM:
==FIRE LIEUTENANT LODD AT FIRE, 4 FF’s INJURED – SOUTH KOREA
(VIDEO)
Fire Lieutenant Kim Jinseok, 44 was operating at a factory fire in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, SK has died in the Line of Duty. He was found unconscious while interior and was rescued from the fire that occurred yesterday.
The members were operating at a metal parts coating factory on the 16th. As the fire was brought under control, Kim, was found not breathing after being separated for about 20 minutes from his crew. He was transported to a hospital. Another firefighter in his 40s also sustained serious injuries. Kim was part of the first companies on the scene and was found in cardiac arrest around 9:40 a.m.
4 other Firefighters were transported for heat exhaustion. Lt. Kim was posthumously promoted him from Fire Sergeant to Fire Lieutenant in recognition of his sacrifice. He is survived by his wife and 6-year-old daughter. Rest In Peace.
WATCH:
VIDEO OF THE FIRE:
FDNY MEMBERS LOST AT THE 23rd STREET FIRE
S.K. FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY
S.K. FIRE:
Take Care. Be Careful. Pass it On.
BillyG
The Secret List 10/17/2026-1750 Hours
