William M. Feehan
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William M. Feehan was a member of the Fire Department of New York
who died during the collapse of the World Trade Center. Feehan held every rank within the department, starting with Probationary Firefighter upon his appointment on October 10, 1959. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1964 and eventually to Chief of Department in 1991. In 1992, he was appointed Deputy Fire Commissioner. Upon the resignation of Fire Commissioner Carlos M. Rivera
, he briefly served as Acting Fire Commissioner through the end of Mayor David N. Dinkins administration from August 31, 1993 until December 31, 1993.
After incoming Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani picked Howard Safir
to become Fire Commissioner of the City of New York, Feehan returned to his previous title of First Deputy Fire Commissioner of the City of New York and served in that position until his death in the line of duty during the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center
on September 11, 2001.
Feehan graduated from Saint John's University in 1952. Before his appointment to the FDNY, he served in the United States Army
in Korea. Chief Feehan's wife, Elizabeth, died in 1996. His son, Firefighter John Feehan, was assigned to FDNY Squad Company 252 and is currently a captain at Engine 249 in Brooklyn.
At the National 9/11 Memorial, Feehan is memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-18.
New York City Fire Department
The New York City Fire Department or the Fire Department of the City of New York has the responsibility for protecting the citizens and property of New York City's five boroughs from fires and fire hazards, providing emergency medical services, technical rescue as well as providing first response...
who died during the collapse of the World Trade Center. Feehan held every rank within the department, starting with Probationary Firefighter upon his appointment on October 10, 1959. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1964 and eventually to Chief of Department in 1991. In 1992, he was appointed Deputy Fire Commissioner. Upon the resignation of Fire Commissioner Carlos M. Rivera
Carlos M. Rivera
Carlos M. Rivera was appointed the 27th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor David N. Dinkins on January 1, 1990 and served in that position until his resignation on August 31, 1993.- References :...
, he briefly served as Acting Fire Commissioner through the end of Mayor David N. Dinkins administration from August 31, 1993 until December 31, 1993.
After incoming Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani picked Howard Safir
Howard Safir
Howard Safir was New York City Fire Commissioner from 1994 to 1996 and New York City Police Commissioner from 1996 to 2000.Safir was appointed New York City's 29th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor Rudolph W...
to become Fire Commissioner of the City of New York, Feehan returned to his previous title of First Deputy Fire Commissioner of the City of New York and served in that position until his death in the line of duty during the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center
World Trade Center
The original World Trade Center was a complex with seven buildings featuring landmark twin towers in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. The complex opened on April 4, 1973, and was destroyed in 2001 during the September 11 attacks. The site is currently being rebuilt with five new...
on September 11, 2001.
Feehan graduated from Saint John's University in 1952. Before his appointment to the FDNY, he served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
in Korea. Chief Feehan's wife, Elizabeth, died in 1996. His son, Firefighter John Feehan, was assigned to FDNY Squad Company 252 and is currently a captain at Engine 249 in Brooklyn.
At the National 9/11 Memorial, Feehan is memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-18.