Home of Vinegar Hill Gang Burns!

Most of you know Ralph Esposito, one of our New York firefighter peers, who has given unselfishly of his time to help us since June 18, 2007. He rode to Charleston on his Harley and into the hearts of most of us during very difficult times. He has visited us several times since then to help in our program. Last Friday, while they were out on another call, the firehouse where Ralph works, known as the home of the Vinegar Hill Gang, 23 Ladder and 80 Engine, in the Harlem section, caught fire and sustained heavy damage to the second and third floors. Eight firefighters were injured while battling the blaze that saw 25 FDNY units respond. Thankfully, all firefighters, are okay. Last fall, our Team visited FDNY's counseling unit and the Harlem firehouse. The entire crew made us feel right at home. Our thoughts go out to all of them and wish them the very best during the reconstruction of their quarters. Click on the title above to read the story.