Firefighter John F. Whelan was assigned to Division 13 and the Limited Service Squad on October 15, 1960 from Ladder 162. His death on September 9, 1969 was considered to be in the line of duty.

He was sixty-two years old.

Injured February 16, 1975

Box 5773 - 131 Avenue & Francis Lewis Boulevard

Firefighter Edward Winewski and his company was operating at Box 5773 when he complained of chest pains. He was taken to the hospital, treated and released.  Firefighter Winewski was placed on medical leave and passed away eight days later. He was thirty-four years old, married and the father of three children. He was appointed to the department on December 30, 1965.

Lieutenant Joseph P. Faughnan of Ladder 162 suffered a heart attack in quarters on November 17, 1987. He was fifty years old, married and the father of two sons. He was appointed on January 7, 1961.

If you have any information you would like to add about these five brave men, we would be honored to hear about it and add it to their memory.

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Information courtesy of "The Last Alarm"

Micheal L. Boucher, Gary R. Urbanowicz, Frederick B. Melahn, Jr.

In our 85 years of service, five members of engine 304 & Ladder 162 have bravely made the supreme sacrifice in service to the citizens of New York City.