L.I. fireman is killed as truck pins him

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http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/439570p-370241c.html

L.I. fireman is killed as truck pins him

BY MELISSA GRACE, OREN YANIV and BILL HUTCHINSON

DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS

A Long Island firefighter was crushed to death yesterday when he was pinned between the top of a rescue truck and a firehouse ceiling beam as a colleague started to move the rig, cops said.

Volunteer firefighter Paul Brady, 42, suffered internal injuries in the 10 a.m. accident at the Malverne Fire Department firehouse.

"It's a very heavy loss," said Malverne Fire Chief Michael Latronico. "He was the type of guy everybody liked."

Brady was initially conscious when rushed by an ambulance already at the firehouse to Nassau County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead just after 2 p.m.

"The whole department and the village are devastated," said Malverne Fire Commissioner Jim Callahan, who also serves as Malverne's deputy mayor.

Callahan said Brady, a volunteer firefighter for six years, was preparing for a drill by loading supplies on top of the rescue truck parked in the firehouse.

Robert Meyer, 58, jumped behind the wheel, unaware that Brady was on top, and began to drive the truck out of the firehouse, Callahan said.

Brady was crushed when he was pinned between the top of the truck and a ceiling beam, Callahan said.

The Nassau County homicide squad ruled the incident "a tragic accident," a police spokesman said.

"He's very upset," a police spokesman said of the driver. "He's in counseling right now."

Colleagues said Brady, who worked full time as an insurance broker, is survived by his wife, Lisa.

"He was a great guy," Malverne firefighter Dave Gildea said. "He was a happy-go-lucky kind of guy.

"Everybody here loved working with him."

Firefighters from neighboring towns gathered at the grief-stricken firehouse last night to express condolences and help hang black bunting outside.

"He really enjoyed both being a fireman and being a friend to all the guys," Gildea said.

"It's like losing a member of your family."

[Guest x2371]

He and his department will be in our prayers. Any info on the funeral.

[Jared1979 19]

that is a tough loss for the dept. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Malverne Fire Dept and to the family of fire fighter Paul Brady

[RWC130 594]

Very Sad.... May Brother Firefighter Paul Brady Rest In Peace.

[ex-commish 490]

May he rest in peace.

[firecapt32 282]

another loss that might have been preventable!! why do we insist on killing our selves--when some may be prevented.

my thoughts and prayers go out to the department and the family.

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FUNERAL DETAILS

On Sunday, July 30th, 2006 the Malverne Fire Department lost a brother Firefighter and the residents of the Village of Malverne lost a dedicated neighbor in a tragic training accident. Firefighter Paul R. Brady was a member of the Malverne Fire Department for over six years. He loved his job protecting his friends and neighbors of this great village. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Lisa, his father, brother, two sisters and family.

Firefighter Paul R. Brady, age 42, while training, was caught between a fire apparatus and a ceiling beam of the firehouse. He was immediately taken by the Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Nassau University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

General viewing for Firefighter Paul R. Brady will be held Thursday August 3rd, 2006 at Flinch and Bruns Funeral Home located at 34 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563, 516-599-3600, from 2-4pm. An additional viewing will be held that evening at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church located at 65 Wright Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565, from 7-7:30pm. Firematic services will begin at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church at 7:30pm, with a vigil to follow.

Line of Duty Funeral for Firefighter Paul R. Brady will be held on Friday August 4th, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church in Malverne at 10am. Internment to follow at Locust Valley Cemetery located on Ryefield Road in Locust Valley, NY 11560, 516-676-5290.

Donations can be made to The Norwood Hook, Ladder & Hose Company #1, and mailed to 30 Broadway, Malverne, NY 11565.

For further information please contact the Chief’s Office of the Malverne Fire Department at (516) 593-2495 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or the Department Spokesperson, Firefighter David Gildea, at (917) 603-1634.

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PRESS RELEASE July 31st, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Sunday, July 30th, 2006 the Malverne Fire Department lost a brother Firefighter and the residents of the Village of Malverne lost a dedicated neighbor in a tragic training accident. Firefighter Paul R. Brady was a member of the Malverne Fire Department for over six years. He loved his job protecting his friends and neighbors of this great village. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Lisa, his father, brother, two sisters and family.

Firefighter Paul R. Brady, age 42, while training, was caught between a fire apparatus and a ceiling beam of the firehouse. He was immediately taken by the Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Nassau University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

General viewing for Firefighter Paul R. Brady will be held Thursday August 3rd, 2006 at Flinch and Bruns Funeral Home located at 34 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563, 516-599-3600, from 2-4pm. An additional viewing will be held that evening at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church located at 65 Wright Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565, from 7-7:30pm. Firematic services will begin at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church at 7:30pm, with a vigil to follow.

Line of Duty Funeral for Firefighter Paul R. Brady will be held on Friday August 4th, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church in Malverne at 10am. Internment to follow at Locust Valley Cemetery located on Ryefield Road in Locust Valley, NY 11560, 516-676-5290.

Donations can be made to The Norwood Hook, Ladder & Hose Company #1, and mailed to 30 Broadway, Malverne, NY 11565.

For further information please contact the Chief’s Office of the Malverne Fire Department at (516) 593-2495 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or the Department Spokesperson, Firefighter David Gildea, at (917) 603-1634.