Mayor Eric Adams: We are here to update all New Yorkers of a death of a member of the Fire Department that took place this evening. Firefighter Patrick Brady was responding to the scene of a fire on Kings Highway in Brooklyn when he tragically passed away. He gave his life protecting the city we all love. There is no sacrifice that is more selfless than the actions that took place this evening.
I would like to first express my deepest sympathy for Ms. Brady, his wife, and the Brady family. Hearts go out to Kara, his brothers Jimmy and Brian, his cousin Pete, and Uncle Pete who are all either active or retired firefighters. This family is a firefighter family, they have been dedicated to protecting the lives of New Yorkers and we will all cherish Patrick's memory. I know that he comes from a strong lineage of firefighters and we realize how painful this is for the family and for the people of this city.
Bradys are a family who live the road's duty and sacrifice, who know what it's like to rush towards danger not away from it. I just visited his wife and his relatives and his brothers and I want to let you know that we realize this great sacrifice he made. It takes courage to put on that uniform, to put your life at risk for others to answer the call.
There's a reason we call them New York's Bravest and Patrick Brady personified that bravery.
Today's incident underlines the danger that our fearless members of the FDNY face every single day. On behalf of the entire City of New York, I want to thank them for their service, their courage and their commitment to the city. Our hearts are heavy with this loss. The city is here for you in grief and comfort now and always. I'm going to pass it over to our first deputy commissioner.
First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra, Fire Department: First Deputy Fire Commissioner Mark Guerra. Good evening. Tonight, the FDNY lost Firefighter Patrick Brady. Firefighter Brady died in a fire in Brownsville, Brooklyn, carrying out the greatest traditions of the FDNY. It is the second line of duty death that we have suffered in the last two weeks.
He comes from a great Fire Department family. He's a Belle Harbor resident in the Rockaway section of Queens. I ask you to keep in mind his entire family, the FDNY family, and very importantly, the officers and members of the companies that he was at work with tonight when he lost his life protecting the citizens of the City of New York. Thank you. I'd now like to turn it over to Chief of Department John Esposito.
John Esposito, Chief of Department, Fire Department: Good evening. I'm Chief of Department John Esposito. This is a very sad day for the New York City Fire Department and the City of New York. Our firefighters are out there day and night protecting the people of the city.
Patrick Brady was one of them, and he was an outstanding firefighter. His loss, it's a tremendous loss, obviously, for his fire company, the Fire Department, and the city as a whole. Please pray for Patrick Brady's family. Thank you. And now Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, Kaz Daughtry.
Kaz Daughtry, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety: Tonight our city mourns the loss of one of its heroes, Firefighter Patrick Brady. Patrick Brady gave his life doing what firefighters do every single day. Running towards danger so nobody else has to. This was a five-alarm fire, a five-alarm blaze in Brooklyn. Some might call it a routine response, but his loss is a stark reminder that there is no such thing as a routine call in this line of work. Every response carries a risk, and every member of the FDNY answers that call with courage every single day.
Patrick came from a proud family, a firefighter family. His service, sacrifice, and bravery run deep in his blood. Tonight the entire city stands with the Brady family and the entire FDNY family. We will never forget Patrick's bravery, his commitment to protecting others, and the ultimate sacrifice he made for this city. To every firefighter, EMT, and every first responder, we say thank you. You put your lives on the line for New Yorkers every day, and this city will always have your back. Thank you.
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