REST IN PEACE: A 21-year FDNY veteran died after he was injured at his Brooklyn firehouse.
Officials say 47-year-old firefighter William Moon II fell around 20 feet and suffered a serious head injury while preparing for a drill inside his firehouse, Rescue Company 2, located at 1815 Sterling Place. Moon was treated for his injuries by his fellow firefighters and rushed to Kings County Hospital in critical condition.
In a joint statement, Mayor Eric Adams and FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced "it became clear that Firefighter Moon, a 21-year FDNY veteran, will not survive his critical injuries. His family has made the decision to donate his organs to save the lives of others." "This is a heartbreaking loss for New York’s bravest, and for our entire city. Firefighter Moon was a dedicated public servant, who spent more than two decades saving the lives of New Yorkers and will continue to do so in his passing."Moon was appointed to the FDNY on May 5, 2002. He began his career in Ladder Company 133 in
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