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This plaque sits on the external stone wall of Squad 18's bay to remember those lost on September 11th, 2001.

This plaque rests high up on the interior of the engine bay. The faces are etched in granite and the memorial is highlighted by several spotlights.

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October 17, 1966 Box #55 598

Until September 11th, 2001, October 17th, 1966 was the deadliest fire to ever strike the FDNY. A cellar fire cause an entire floor to collapse, killing at least one FDNY firefighter of every rank below Assistant Chief. Engine 18 was there and lost five of the twelve men killed that day, leaving the chauffer as the only survivor.

This graphic is painted on the left panel of the rear of Squad 18.

Lt. Joseph Priore
Ff. James V. Galanaugh
Ff. Joseph Kelly
Ff. Daniel L. Rey
Ff. Bernard A. Tepper

Copy of Original World Journal Tribune News Article

Detailed information from a report by Vincent Dunn, Ret. FDNY is available at http://www.nyfd.com/history/23rd_street/23rd_street.html

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