A balze in Brooklyn, New York, killed one fireman, Timothy Klein and wounded about a dozen others on Sunday afternoon. He was a six year veteran on the FDNY.
On Sunday afternoon, one FDNY fireman was killed and at least five others were injured while combating a home fire in east Brooklyn.
According to the FDNY, the firefighterw as idnetified as Timothy Klein. He was a 31-year-old member of Ladder Company 170, who died as a result of a fall within the structure.
Obituary: Who Is Timothy Klein?
Timothy Klein was the bravest firefighter who lost his life doing the job he was asked for every day. He was 31 years old son of a retired fireman.
Klein was killed in a violent Brooklyn home fire on Sunday afternoon, just two years after he delivered a poignant eulogy. It was for his colleague fireman who also died in the line of duty, according to nypost.
He was a six-year veteran of the FDNY, and the whole fire department is mourning his loss.
According to NBC New York, firefighters were summoned to 10826 Avenue N at 1:30 p.m. A mayday was called about 2 p.m., and a request for an extra rescue and squad company was made, along with the third alarm, according to NYC.
Klein was “critically injured in a collapse within the structure while heroically fighting the fire,” according to a fire department statement.
According to ABC7.com, almost 100 firemen from 36 different units were dispatched to the location, and Klein was one of them.
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Timothy Klein, A FDNY Fighter Died After Collapsed Ceiling
Tomothy Klein a veteran FDNY died after the ceiling of the building they were rescuing collapsed. “Everything appeared to be normal until the entire second floor became engulfed in flames,” said Acting Chief of Department John Hodgens.
“Three other members of Klein’s group were able to flee by leaping out windows and climbing ladders in different parts of the building. Unfortunately, he was stuck within.
“Our guys worked fiercely, really hard under very challenging conditions,” Hodgens said. “Unfortunately, they were unable to reach him in time, and he died as a result of his injuries.”
“New York City has lost one of its bravest,” Mayor Eric Adams remarked.
According to officials, five firemen were also injured as a result of burns who were rushed to the hospital. Two of them had burn injuries and were brought to the Staten Island burn center.
Klein, who was assigned to Ladder Co. 170, delivered the eulogy for fellow fireman Steven Pollard in 2019. Pollard was killed at the site of a car collision on the Belt Parkway after falling through a break in the highway.
New York Family Are Paying Tribute To Timothy Klein, A Brooklyn Firefighter
The whole New york family is paying tribute to the bravest firefighter of FDNY Timothy Klein. New York City Fire Department (FDNY) announced the news as the “Members of the FDNY honor Firefighter Timothy Klein during his dignified transfer.”
“He was seriously injured in a building collapse while heroically combating the fire. Firefighter Klein is the 1,157th FDNY member to die in the course of duty.”
The department also mentioned that the funeral arrangements are still being finalized.
Our heart goes out to him and his family, wife, friends, and loved ones. Timothy, rest in peace. L170’s Timothy Klein made the ultimate sacrifice today. And he won’t be forgotten.