Funeral for FDNY Firefighter William Moon
Moon, 47, died from injuries he sustained while preparing for a drill at his Brooklyn firehouse on Dec. 12.
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Moon, 47, died from injuries he sustained while preparing for a drill at his Brooklyn firehouse on Dec. 12.
The 47-year-old father of two was a member of the FDNY and volunteered on Long Island. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has more on how he's being remembered.
The 21-year veteran suffered a critical injury while preparing for a training exercise at his Brooklyn fire house.
Firefighters came from far and wide to honor a hero who selflessly helped others, even after his death.
It was a solemn day in East Islip, Long Island, as loved ones paid their respects to fallen FDNY firefighter William Moon. CBS2's Hannah Kliger was outside the wake held for him Wednesday ahead of his funeral.
Family members and loved ones of fallen FDNY firefighter William Moon began to say their final goodbyes at his wake Wednesday. He died during a training accident in Brooklyn on Dec. 12. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The flames broke out just after 10 p.m. Tuesday on Rochester Avenue in Crown Heights.
The fire started just after 10 p.m. Tuesday on Rochambeau Avenue in Norwood.
The fire broke out Tuesday night at a home in Crown Heights.
The flames broke out around 10 p.m. Tuesday at a six-story building in Norwood.
The FDNY said 167 people were evacuated using emergency slides. Five passengers had minor injuries.
Firefighters helped transform the gym at Stephen Decatur Middle School into a toy store.
The FDNY responded shortly after 10:15 a.m. Friday to a three-story home on Van Duzen Street.
The FDNY responded shortly after 10:15 a.m. Friday to a three-story home on Van Duzen Street.
Fire officials say two people were killed and two others were critically hurt.
Five people were injured, but are expected to be okay. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Fire officials said the blaze started in the engine room and five people suffered injuries. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
There was a solemn procession Wednesday as the FDNY prepared to say goodbye to a hero firefighter who died during a training accident.
Firefighters responded to 23rd Avenue for a basement blaze that had spread to the first floor.
Officials said two firefighters and eight people suffered minor injuries.
Live on NY said Moon's organs were donated to five people, including three patients in New York.
Just in time for the holidays, the family of a fallen New York firefighter is the first recipient of financial support from a nationwide charity. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The nonprofit donor organization LiveOnNY confirms Moon's organs were donated to five people, including three patients in New York.
It was a somber morning at Rescue 2, as firefighters remembered Moon, 47.
Moon was critically hurt while preparing for a drill on Monday. CBS2's Christina Fan has more on how his colleagues are paying tribute to a man who is giving back, even in death.
