New York Fire Department Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta tomorrow will preside over a plaque dedication ceremony to honor the memory of Firefighter Christian Engeldrum. The ceremony will take place at the quarters of Engeldrum’s company, Ladder Company 61, in the Bronx. Firefighter Engeldrum made the ultimate sacrifice on November 29, 2004 while serving his country in Iraq. Members of the Engeldrum family, FDNY Officials, and firefighters assigned to Ladder 61/Engine 66 will join Commissioner Scoppetta at the ceremony.
WHO: Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, FDNY Chief of Department Peter Hayden, FDNY Chief of Operations Salvatore Cassano, members of the Engeldrum family, members of Ladder Company 61 and Engine Company 66.
WHAT: Memorial Plaque Dedication for Firefighter Christian Engeldrum
WHERE: Quarters of Ladder Company 61/Engine Company 66 at 21 Asch Loop West, Bronx, NY
WHEN: Friday December 2, 2005 at 11:30 a.m.