FDNY Question: Roof Rope Rescue fatality in the 70's

[hfd66truck]

Looking for a little info, trying to clear up some details:

2 Firefighters were killed during a rope rescue operation. 1 Firefighter was trapped and 2nd firefighter (Larry Fitz maybe) was lowered for rescue. During rescue rope failed and both firefighters were killed. Can any FDNY Brothers shed any light? I know Dennis Smith refers to it in one of his books.

Thanks for the help,

Dave

[Weruj1]

Tough not from FDNY he actually mentions it in 2 books I believe, the full account in is in "Firefighters: Their Lives in Their Own Words" in the chpater about LODD I think. Also mentioned in another book I cannot recall..............Dave are you looking for someone who was there or does this help ?

[Weruj1]

Larry Fitzpatrick went the DISTANCE !

[ff7134]

Dave

You may want to try the book..So Others Might Live : History of FDNY.
I seem to remember that story being in the book.

[hfd66truck]

Thats helps a bit Wer...just trying to find out as much info about it as I can. Thanks Jeff..I'll see if i can find it.

Dave

[E229Lt]

GERALD J. FRISBY FIREMAN, LAD. 28
Jun 27, 1980 Box # 33-1651, 512 W. 151ST ST.
ROOF ROPE BROKE BEING RESCUED

LAWRENCE FITZPATRICK FIREMAN, RES. 3
Jun 27, 1980 Box # 33-1651, 512 W. 151ST ST.
ROOF ROPE BROKE MAKING RESCUE

Here is the date and box number to refine your search.

[hfd66truck]

Thanks LT..that should help.

[srafitzpatrick]

I believe Larry Fitzpatrick was a relative of mine. My dad is retired 3/4s out of Squad 1 (Ronald W. Fitzpatrick). My grandfather is a retired Chief from Battalian 45 (William J. Fitzpatrick) and I had a great uncle that retired as a chief (Jack Fitzpatrick). I had always heard stories of a cousin of my dad's that had died in the line of duty while trying to rescue another fire fighter, and then the rope snapped.