FDNY Engine 79 Ladder 37 Battalion 27

27/10/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Marty Meaney (B27) and to all of the other Promotees at today's FDNY Promotion Ceremony! Well Done, Chief!

16/10/2026

Tunnel 2 Towers Mobile 9/11 Exhibit will be in Eastchester on Sunday (10/18). See details below. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19fHoBjXBm/

14/10/2026

Dennis McHugh (L13) (LODD 9/11/01) spent one year in E79 and he made quite an impression on our Firehouse. Dennis will be honored on this Saturday (10/17) and placed on the Iona Rugby Hall of Fame. Below are the details:

Dennis McHugh will be honored as part of the Iona Rugby Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Saturday, October 17 during the Homecoming on Mazzella Field.
Homecoming Details: Saturday October 17th
Iona Rugby Community Tailgate & Fundraiser: Noon to 5pm
- Ticketed Event, $50.00 per person
- Registration portal (scroll down to select "Rugby Tent").
- Food & Refreshments: b**r and food
- Donations can be made directly to the Rugby Team here.
3:00 PM Kickoff: Iona v Buffalo on Mazzella Field

09/10/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Andrew's family and our Brothers in the Durham Fire Department. Godspeed firefighter Andrew Brokes. https://www.facebook.com/share/184Bsf1FGB/

We are heartbroken to share that Firefighter Andrew Brokes died in the line of duty this morning while searching for victims inside the building at 410 Marly Drive.

Firefighter Brokes, who joined the Durham Fire Department on May 5, 2025, served the Durham community with dedication, courage, and a deep commitment to the residents of the Bull City.

“This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, the family, and the entire community,” said Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and his colleagues, and we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. The department is standing with and supporting his family in every possible way.”

Two other firefighters were injured during the incident and were taken to Duke Medical Center. Both have received care and are expected to make full recoveries.

This loss is felt across our entire department. Firefighters step into unpredictable situations every day in service to others, and Firefighter Brokes embodied that calling with honor.

We know our community is grieving alongside us. If you wish to share your condolences or messages of support, they will be received with gratitude by our department and by those who knew and loved Firefighter Brokes.

In the coming days, we will share more information about how we will honor his service and support the firefighters involved in this incident.

Thank you, Durham, for surrounding our DFD family with care during this profoundly difficult time.

29/09/2026

The Brotherhood; we never forget the Families of our lost Brothers. Excellent job Engine 81 Ladder 46 Bailey Ave on the Jason Baldwin Memorial Golf Outing. May God Bless the Baldwin Family. May Jason Continue to Rest in Peace.

24/09/2026

Congratulations and Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary Lt. David Beshears! Congratulations to all of the Promotees at today's FDNY Promotion Ceremony. Good luck in your new positions.

24/09/2026

Welcome to the 8th Annual Local Ford Classic!

In partnership with New York City FC, your Local Ford Stores invite you to the eighth annual Local Ford Classic, a charity soccer match between the NYPD and FDNY.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Firefighter Sergio Villanueva Soccer Foundation and NYPD's Finest Soccer Club.

Come and join us at 4:00 pm for the Fan Fest, gates open at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm kickoff.

All kids under 12 years enter for FREE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-local-ford-classic-tickets-1992383981121

21/09/2026

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20/09/2026

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05/06/2026

With regret, we inform you of the passing of Danny O'Brien (retired-former member of E79).

(Family written obituary) Daniel Thomas O’Brien, Sr. (better known as Danny), age 70, of Mohegan Lake, NY passed away in his home on June 3, 2026. Danny is survived by his son, Daniel, and ex-wife Donna. He is also survived by siblings William (Billy), Robert (Bobby), Kathleen (Kathy), and Noreen. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle, who died of brain cancer in 2010, and his parents William (Bill) and Mary.

Danny graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx, NY, meeting his wife Donna at the luncheonette run by her family on Williamsbridge Road, while he worked next door at the Wagner's Boilermaker. He had a brief stint as a cross-country truck driver before returning to the boilermaker—followed finally by joining the FDNY for twenty years before retiring in 2002.

Danny began his FDNY service at Engine 79 in The Bronx, followed by Engine 52, where he would spend the rest of his career along with his brother Billy. He served as the delegate, a leadership position within the firehouse, from 1999-2002. Danny and Donna bought their first and only home in Mohegan Lake, NY in 1984, and were married in 1985. They had their first child, Michelle, in 1989, and their second, Daniel, in 1991, both at Einstein Hospital in The Bronx.

Danny deeply enjoyed most sports—he played on the Fire Department softball team for many years—and his true fandom resided with the Yankees and the Giants. Danny was also an excellent cook, cooking both for his family, and for the guys at the firehouse. He was a charming man with a charming smile. He was deeply good-intentioned, always offered a helping hand, was endowed with an affinity for laughter, and had a hearty chuckle at that. Danny was a committed and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend for many years.

The family is grateful for the enduring support of their friends, family, and loved ones over these many years. Friends can visit with the family on Sunday, June 7, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Yorktown Funeral Home in Shrub Oak, NY. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 8, at 10:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton in Shrub Oak, NY. Services will conclude at Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery in Putnam Valley, NY.

Memorial donations in Danny’s name can be made to your preferred charity or to Friends of Firefighters, an organization committed to providing free mental health and wellness services to the FDNY community since 2001. You can donate at https://friendsoffirefighters.org.

Our very deepest condolences go out to the family. May Danny Rest in Peace.