The New York Metropolis Fireplace Division introduced Friday a veteran firefighter is not going to survive a head harm sustained at work earlier within the week.
In a joint convention, FDNY Fireplace Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and NYC Mayor Eric Adams mentioned firefighter William P. Moon II is not going to survive a 20-foot fall he suffered on Monday whereas getting ready for a drill at his Brooklyn firehouse – Rescue Firm 2.
Moon, 47, was instantly handled for his accidents by his colleagues earlier than being rushed to Kings County Hospital in essential situation.
The Islip resident was a 21-year veteran of the division. His household mentioned they are going to be donating his organs.
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FDNY firefighter William P. Moon II suffered a deadly head harm Monday whereas getting ready for a drill at his Brooklyn firehouse.
(FDNY)
“It is a heartbreaking loss for New York’s Bravest, and for our total metropolis,” Adams mentioned. “Firefighter Moon was a devoted public servant, who spent greater than 20 years saving the lives of New Yorkers and can proceed to take action in his passing. We be part of the complete fireplace division and each New Yorker in mourning his loss, and pray for Firefighter Moon, his household, and his associates.”
Moon is survived by his spouse, Kristina, and their two younger kids. She launched the next assertion Friday afternoon describing his ardour for his profession:
“Loving Billy was not solely a wedding of households, however a wedding to the hearth division. His love and keenness for the job prolonged removed from the firehouse partitions. He instilled that very same ardour in our youngsters and all the time talked about how essential it was to assist others. We’re eternally grateful for the Christmas miracles that Billy will now be capable to give to others.”
By donating his organs, Moon is estimated to avoid wasting as much as eight lives, the FDNY mentioned.
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The FDNY mentioned Moon joined the division on Might 5, 2002 and started his profession with Ladder Firm 133 in Queens, the place he labored for 20 years. He was moved to Rescue Firm 2 earlier this yr.
Along with his many years with the FDNY, Moon spent 28 years with the Islip Volunteer Fireplace Division on Lengthy Island the place he participated within the division’s drill crew, marching band and hockey crew. He additionally served as IVFD’s fireplace chief from 2016 to 2017 and was a member of the historic committee.
“Our hearts are damaged for firefighter Moon’s household and associates, and for our total division. He spent his life serving to others, right here on the FDNY, and on Lengthy Island, as a volunteer fireplace chief. Firefighting was in his bones, and he embodied the spirit and keenness of our Division,” Kavanagh mentioned. “He was captivated with organ donation, and simply as he saved numerous lives figuring out of the firehouse, he’ll proceed to avoid wasting lives in his passing.”
Islip VFD Chief Alden Schroeder mentioned Moon “was the center and soul of the division, a devoted and distinctive firefighter, and a mentor to many whose impression might be missed.”
FDNY veteran and Islip Volunteer FD firefighter William Moon II is not going to survive a severe head harm sustained at his Brooklyn firehouse.
(Islip Volunteer Fireplace Division/Fb)
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On Fb, Islip VFD wrote Moon demanded “nothing lower than excellence and preparedness” and might be remembered as a real skilled.
Funeral preparations haven’t but been introduced.
