William M. Feehan
William Michael Feehan | |
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Fire Department New York | |
Firefighter career | |
Department | New York City Fire Department |
Service years | 1959–2001 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1952 | –1959
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
William Michael Feehan (September 29, 1929 – September 11, 2001) was a member of the Fire Department of New York who died during the collapse of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks. He was the second-highest official in the department.[1]
Early life
William Feehan was born September 29, 1929, in
Feehan graduated from
Career
Feehan held every rank within the fire department, starting with Probationary Firefighter upon his appointment on October 10, 1959,
After incoming Mayor
Personal life
Feehan lived in Flushing, Queens.[1] Feehan was married to Elizabeth Ann Keegan (1933–1996) for 40 years until her death in 1996, three days after her 63th birthday.
Death and legacy
On September 11, 2001, during the
Feehan was survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Feehan and Tara Davan, and sons, William Feehan and firefighter John Feehan, who had worked in Squad Company 252 and as Captain of Engine 249. He was also survived by six grandchildren.
In 2015, the FDNY acquired a fireboat named after Feehan.[6][7] The vessel is a fast response fireboat, capable of pumping 8,000 gallons per minute, with a top speed of 40 knots (74 km/h). It is 66 feet (20 m) long and was made by using scrap metal from the Twin Towers.
References
- ^ a b c d Martin, Douglas (September 13, 2001). "William Feehan, Fire Dept. Leader, Dies at 71". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 23, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- ^ Fire Department of New York. Archived from the originalon December 11, 2003. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ New York Times. p. A25. Archived from the originalon November 23, 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
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Tom Junod (2003). "The Falling Man". Esquire Magazine. Archivedfrom the original on September 12, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- National 9/11 Memorial. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
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Peter Kennedy (2015-08-06). "Kingston-built fireboat immortalizes 9/11 victim". Kingston Whig Standard. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
Just shy of 21 metres in length, the William M. Feehan is powered by a trio of Caterpillar C-18 engines, each capable of pushing out 1,150 horsepower, with twin fuel tanks splitting 4,500 litres. Running at a top speed of 40 knots (about 75 km/h), it can stop in two boat lengths.
- Fire Department of New York. Archived from the originalon February 5, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
External links
- William M Feehan at Find a Grave
- Ramirez, Jan (September 17, 2012). "William Feehan: Remembering a Firefighter Who Held Every Rank". National 9/11 Memorial.