A tragic incident unfolded in Brooklyn as a New York City firefighter lost his life while battling a massive blaze on Saturday night. Patrick Brady, a dedicated 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. Brady responded to the urgent call after residents reported a fire erupting on the sixth floor, prompting an “all-hands” emergency response.
Despite immediate efforts from fellow firefighters and emergency teams to treat Brady at the scene, he was swiftly transported to Brookdale University Hospital where he was tragically pronounced dead, according to FDNY officials. Another firefighter and two civilians sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Mayor Eric Adams praised Brady’s courage and selflessness, stating, “It takes courage to put on that uniform, to put your life at risk for others to answer the call. There’s a reason we call them New York’s bravest, and Patrick Brady personified that bravery.”
Expressing deep sorrow, Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker remarked, “The entire FDNY is heartbroken over the loss of Firefighter Patrick Brady. He was a dedicated public servant, and firefighting ran in his blood. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues as we collectively grieve this significant loss.”
Tragically, Brady becomes the second FDNY member to lose his life in the line of duty within the past two weeks, as highlighted by FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra during a press conference. He leaves behind his wife, Kara, and his two brothers, Jimmy and Brian, both of whom are also FDNY firefighters.
