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In Memoriam

We Will NEVER FORGET

Chief Peter Brennan

Chief Pete Brennan was a member of Hauppauge FD Engine Company 1 and FDNY Rescue Co. 4. He perished during the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers on September 11, 2001 while trying to save lives. He was promoted to Chief of Department of the Hauppauge FD posthumously. 

Chief Ray Meisenheimer

Chief Ray Meisenheimer was a member of the Truck Company, Hauppauge FD and FDNY Rescue Co. 3. He perished during the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers on September 11, 2001 while trying to save lives. Ray was promoted to Chief of Department of the Hauppauge FD posthumously.

Ex-Captain Michael Tufarella

Ex-Captain Michael Tufarella of the Hauppauge Fire Department was one of the members who responded to the mutual aid request at Ground Zero. Mike, with other members of the HFD, worked the recovery effort. Mike passed away on June 15, 2003, as a result of health complications from working at Ground Zero.

Firefighter Jack Hough

Firefighter Jack Hough of the Hauppauge Fire Department was also a member of the Suffolk County Police Department. He responded to Ground Zero after the attacks to work the recovery effort. Jack died on December 8, 2013 as a result of health complications from working at Ground Zero.