Rescue 911 - NY Double Roof Rescue

[@billmoran935]

I did 3 decades as a firefighter in Holyoke MA. That day was and still is one of my proudest days as a firefighter. BTW, I was not there but approximately 175 miles north of the city. Still, this rescue made me and every firefighter on planet earth…. So very proud. God Bless them all

[@kinger982]

The late Patrick O'Keefe and Capt Patrick Brown behind retired firefighter Ray Mac Cormack in this epic rescue

[@carlschieferstein339]

Kevin Shea is and was one of the greatest firemen the FDNY ever had. 2 years later Kevin was badly injured during the world trade center bombing in 1993. While searching for victims Kevin fell between 40 to 50 ft into a crater and was badly injured. This very same rope rescue was done to remove Kevin from the building. Although injured, Kevin was lucky to be alive, but this would be the end of a storied career from "the greatest job on earth".

[@giterdone246]

@carlschieferstein339 I didn't know that thank you for the information

[@giterdone246]

Him being injured probably saved his life from September 11 attacks

[@SimsZan]

Captain Paddy Brown such a wonderful human being god rest his soul

[@joegaito702]

Even on rescue 911your fdny your service is deeply appreciated thanks to everyone who responds keep them safe out there job well done you should be proud appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

[@PrincessEli82]

It’s been 30 years since this happened. My parents grew up in New York, but it was in Long Island. The fire was frightening. Pat, Kevin, and Bruce did a really good job. Ray did a good job, too. Jose and Peter thanked them for saving their lives. They were in the right place at the right time. This happened on a Tuesday. I was living in Arizona at the time.

[@emt5330]

This was not on Long Island. This is 48th and 7th in Manhattan

[@PrincessEli82]

@@emt5330 I know. I was just telling you that my parents grew up in New York, but on Long Island.

[@kinger982]

Bruce Newbury still had his Scott pack on his back for additional weight if needed to support not only Patty Barr and Kevin Shea who did the rope rescues

[@fdny3526]

I found that building on my trip in the city and it was 31 years 7 months and 3 days later

[@PrincessEli82]

@@fdny3526 Goodness.

[@noswad8340]

These firefighters ,and these 2 rescued men are locked together for life. FDNY is handsdown the best of the best. And the gratitude of these men is beautiful to see

[@christophert.2854]

I was commuting to NYC when this aired. I passed by that building every day. I always looked up and thought of that man

[@kinger982]

The way that FDNY firefighter Bruce Newbury was on top of the anchor a remarkable moment for the FDNY rescue 1, rest in peace to the fallen firefighters from that company for sure.

[@DBR00]

This used to be my favorite show. I wish it would come back.

[@19brs73]

I owe to where I am today because of this show.

[@worldcupskifan96]

Great to that firefighter Kevin Shea is alive still

[@patrickharvey158]

He was recently on the getting salty experience podcast

[@emt5330]

Bruce Newberry and Ray McCormack are also

[@stevenlusardi1999]

BEST OF THE BEST !!

[@oliverjumelle]

Outstanding.

[@redroseofsummer2979]

💯

[@kinger982]

Kevin Shea used a rope he should've never used after he lowered Patty Barr down to save the first vixt.of the 12th floor high rise fire, but had to use it again on his own harness to get the other victim rescued at all either.

[@eddieg710]

Goosebumps

[@jacobkeppler1984]

New York City bravest doing what they do best

[@jimkeappock7558]

Lieutenant Paddy Brown was promoted to Captain and was lost in Attack on World Trade Center September 11,2001. RIP CAPTAIN PADDY BROWN 🚒

[@fdny3526]

Yes in 2000 he was promoted to captain when Terry Hatton was promoted to captain as well, Terry Hatton took over Paddy Brown’s rescue company aka Rescue 1 and Paddy Brown went to Ladder 3 Terry Hatton was like a computer because it was like he had a computer chip in him because he loved Manhattan and knew it so well that he knew where he was going and knew all streets in the borough of Manhattan and he read the wall street journal all the time to see what the stock updates were in the paper, he also died on 9/11 and much of his men and Paddy Brown’s former colleagues from Rescue 1 died except for Joel Kanasky Paul HasHagen Todd Smith Anthony Tedesco John Weisheit Alfred Benjamin and a few others the ones that died were Terry Hatton Dennis Mojica Gerry Nevins Dave Weiss Joe Angelini Sr Bill Henry Brian Sweeney Michael Montessi John Moran and Paddy O’Keefe from Rescue 1 Joe Angelini Jr from Ladder 4 also died that day while on the job and others of the 343 firefighters from the FDNY killed on 9/11

[@redroseofsummer2979]

Paddy brown 💚☘️🙏🏻"3 truck and we're still heading up".

[@irt3rdavenueel172]

I was good friends with him when I was an intern firefighter for the FDNY and so on 9/11 I didn’t realize he was killed but I was so sure he was not gonna make it down the stairwell to the ground, once the towers were on the ground we realized he was caught in the collapse of tower 1, and we were uncertain if he was buried alive underneath the pile or if he was dead. We found his body on November 30th 2001 and the condition he was in was unbelievable so we had to prepare to make funeral arrangements for his dead body and celebrate his life, we never got to see Paddy again

[@redroseofsummer2979]

​@@irt3rdavenueel172 i am so sorry for your losses on that awful day. Thankyou so much for your courage and bravery.

[@joegaito702]

❤😂❤😂😅😅😅😅😅😅❤😂😂😂😅great job great team work and great and sweet catches as usual still going strong they deserve alot of credit tons of it let's stop and honor and appreciate the paramedics and firemen who proudly serve us your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated even by fdny even on rescue 911your show rocks thanks job well done you should be amazed and much love and respect and appreciation thanks !!! Joe

[@PrincessEli82]

Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of when this happened. At the time this happened, I was 8 2 months shy of my 9th birthday in 2nd grade and my brother Andrew was 6 1/2 turning 7 in kindergarten and we were living in Fountain Hills, Arizona. If this happened in the morning, Andrew and I were at school. We both attended McDowell Mountain Elementary School. This happened 13 days before Memorial Day.

[@austinrogers4536]

Captain Patrick "Paddy" Brown lodd 9/11/01

[@InspectahDeck718]

A hero out of many on that fateful day, may he rest in peace.

[@emt5330]

As did Bruce Newberry and Patrick O'Keefe. Kevin Shea was injured at the first WTC bombing. Ray McCormack retired as a captain within the past two or three years.

[@patrickharvey158]

This is three truck we're still going up!

[@rs52594]

@@emt5330 Patrick O'Keefe died in 9/11, but Bruce Newbery as far as I know is still alive

[@emt5330]

@@rs52594 I stand corrected

[@urbantraxx3756]

Sadly Patty Brown was one of the over 340 firefighters lost in 9/11 2001

[@irt3rdavenueel172]

Yes he was one of the 343 members of the FDNY that lost his life on 9/11/01

[@patronus9005]

When I see them hugging and everything, I'm like, "social distancing man" but then again I'm watching this during pandemic cus there's nothing much to do, XD LOL

[@chrislinder7558]

Great episode of nyfd

[@alex-internetlubber]

Why was this being filmed (from the roof I mean, I know the footage across the street is from someone who grabbed a camera)? Was it just fortuitous? Is it a reenactment? Did this company have a camera person assigned?

[@fdny3526]

Yes that’s correct a film crew was following the guys of Rescue 1 that day so he was in the stairwell and on the roof even on a bucket from a tower ladder to see Paddy Barr and Kevin Shea go over the roof to rescue the 2 victims from the smoke filled windows

[@heavyhaulage1]

I think they re enacted it

[@ginocavazos2153]

1:53 that looks like the Trade Center in the Back around

[@alex-internetlubber]

17:07 Holy crap, Peter Lewis is tall

[@notlob]

Some big ones shown here

[@SittingWithDogs]

This fire was the fire that was televised around the world. I thought wow I’d love to do that job. I took the next exam and got hired. Beat decision of my life!! Couldn’t believe I got to ride / work with Kevin Shea a year later. I was in awe. It broke my heart when he got injured by the Muslim scumbags of the world in 93. Never Forget Never Forgive!!

[@SittingWithDogs]

On a side note. FDNY why in the world would you continue to use that style rope for life safety rescues after the same rope snapped 2 years earlier & killed a brother?? I wouldn’t tie my dog off with that crappy rope!!

[@fdny3526]

@@SittingWithDogswell it was a 11 years earlier when Frisby from Ladder 27 and Fitzpatrick from Rescue 3 died in the rope snapping back on June 27th 1980 in Upper Manhattan

[@jamesjames5608]

I believe Kevin O’Shea was a hero and it was not on long island

[@American-pl8fo]

After this aired in 1991 the whole rescue crew died on 9/11 10 years after this was aired

[@Fire76crew]

Kevin Shae is alive and well

[@American-pl8fo]

@@Fire76crew yeah i saw a podcast he was in didnt know he got injured before 9/11 mb

[@stephenhusak6098]

@@American-pl8fo he got injured in 93 at first world trade center bombing

[@American-pl8fo]

@@stephenhusak6098 took you 5 months to say that and I already know dont be late next time

[@emt5330]

Bruce Newberry, and Patrick Barr, and Ray McCormack are alive.

[@howardjohnson2138]

h/t PP

[@340wbymag]

I realize this was ages ago, but it still amazes me that a big city fire department would be so ill-equipped for a vertical rescue. I have better rescue gear in my hunting supplies than these guys had.

[@robertjosephs2629]

What would you have used?

[@340wbymag]

@@robertjosephs2629 I am a recreational tree climber and have ropes, harnesses, and all the necessary hardware to pull off a rescue like that. These days almost every fire department has gear for vertical or high angle rescue.

[@robertjosephs2629]

@@340wbymag Understood but they went to the roof in order to Cut a hole in the roof for ventilation purposes so the second due company Could conduct an interior search. They were not aware of any jumpers until they were already In operation- they're carrying demo tools.

[@robertjosephs2629]

@@340wbymag I understand but their assignment was to vent the roof. They took gas powered saws and demo tools. When they were operating they realized someone was trapped. They weren't initially on the roof to perform a rescue.

[@patrickharvey158]

​@@340wbymag you also need to understand this is the 90s they didn't have the shit we have now

[@ginocavazos2153]

1:53 that looks like the Trade Center in the Back around

[@ginocavazos2153]

1:53 that looks like the Trade Center in the Back around