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FDNY Firefighter Jesse Gerhard was only 33 when he died last week, a day after battling a fire in Far Rockaway.
Funeral for Firefighter Jesse Gerhard held at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Bay Shore.
A funeral service is being held Wednesday for FDNY Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, who died last week after collapsing at his Queens firehouse. CBS2's John Dias reports from Long Island.
The 33-year-old collapsed in his firehouse and died last week after suffering an unknown medical event. CBS2's John Dias has more on how he's being remembered.
One of New York City's bravest was remembered Tuesday as a wake. Visitation continues Tuesday night for FDNY firefighter Jesse Gerhard, who died last week after collapsing at his fire house; CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Fellow firefighters stood at attention as family arrived at the funeral home amid a sorrow-filled line of mourners.
The 33-year-old collapsed and died after suffering a medical episode last week in Queens.
A child was rescued and several residents were hurt during a fire in the Bronx on Monday.
The 33-year-old died last week after suffering a medical episode at his firehouse in Queens a day after battling a fire in Far Rockaway.
The 33-year-old collapsed and died last week after suffering a medical episode.
Gerhard died Thursday at his firehouse in Queens after having a medical episode.
More than 100 firefighters responded to Ashford Street in Cypress Hills just after 2 a.m.
More than 100 firefighters responded to Ashford Street just after 2 a.m.
The day before his death, Jesse Gerhard ran into a burning building to rescue residents. He continues to save lives as an organ and tissue donor.
Jesse Gerhard was remembered at his FDNY firehouse in Far Rockaway.
In addition to serving the FDNY for seven years, Gerhard was a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Islip.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Mayor Adams, FDNY officials share update on death of 33-year-old Firefighter Jesse Gerhard in Queens.
Mayor Adams, FDNY officials share update on death of 33-year-old Firefighter Jesse Gerhard in Queens.
The FDNY said he responded to a fire Tuesday afternoon at a home on Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway.
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro retired Wednesday after more than five decades in the department; CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has a look back at his career.
The commissioner officially retires Wednesday after 53 years with the department.
Nigro was only one of six people to hold every single rank in the department
He will be remembered as the fourth-longest serving commissioner in department history and one of only six people to hold every rank in the department.
