Firefighter Timothy Klein didn’t make it out alive whereas making an attempt to rescue Carlos Richards, a 21-year-old autistic resident in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Each males died in the home hearth when the second ground collapsed. On this episode of “City Legend,” The Submit’s Kevin Sheehan opens up about protecting tragic fires — and the stunning methods the FDNY honors its fallen heroes.
On the scene, Sheehan requested Captain Mark Schweighardt about Klein being the fifth firefighter of his to die within the line of responsibility. “Say a prayer for this firehouse,” he responded. Later, greater than 100 uniformed FDNY confirmed up at Brookdale Hospital to cheer for survivor Robert Velazquez, who broke each arms when he dove out of the burning constructing.