On Sunday, November 9th, Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the line of duty death of Firefighter Patrick D. Brady, 42, an 11-year veteran of the Department. On Saturday, November 8, Firefighter Brady was operating on the roof of an all-hands fire at 9407 Kings Highway in Brooklyn when he suffered a medical episode and went into cardiac arrest. Firefighter Brady was immediately treated by fellow FDNY Firefighters and FDNY EMS. He was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he died.
The FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in mourning the line of duty death of FDNY Firefighter Patrick D. Brady. We will never forget Firefighter Brady’s service and sacrifice to the FDNY and the City of New York. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter Brady.
“The entire FDNY is heartbroken over the loss of Firefighter Patrick Brady. Firefighter Brady was a dedicated public servant, and firefighting was in his blood. We are thinking of his family, friends, and fellow members as we join them in mourning this immense loss,” said FDNY Commissioner Tucker.
Firefighter Brady was appointed to the FDNY on July 14, 2014. After graduating from the Fire Academy, he was assigned to Engine 227 in Brooklyn, before transferring to Ladder 120 in 2022. A resident of Queens, he is survived by his dearly loved wife, Kara, and his two brothers, Jimmy and Brian, who are FDNY Firefighters. His cousins and uncles are also FDNY Firefighters.
To make a donation in memory of Firefighter Brady, please visit: https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate and scroll down to select the fund titled: “Firefighter Patrick D. Brady Fund.”
Firefighter Brady is the 1,163rd member of the FDNY to die in the line-of-duty.
The FDNY Foundation will never forget Firefighter Patrick Brady’s bravery, selflessness, and love of family, New York City, and members of the FDNY.