It is with deep sadness that the FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in mourning the passing of retired Firefighter Robert V. West Jr., who died from his WTC-related illness on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Firefighter West served the Department for 24 years and went on to serve with the Quartermaster’s Unit at Fort Totten for an additional 20 years. He leaves behind two children, stepdaughter Michaela, 17, and his son Patrick, 14.
The FDNY Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for Firefighter West’s children. To make a donation, please visit https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate and scroll down to select the fund titled “Firefighter Robert V. West Jr. Children’s Scholarship Fund.”
The FDNY and FDNY Foundation send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter West. We will never forget his service and sacrifice to the FDNY and the City of New York.
100% of donations will support the scholarship fund.