A fireman for 20 years, he was assigned to Rescue Company 3 in the South Bronx.
The current captain of Rescue Company 1 is Robert Morris.
Heavy duty lifting equipment, torches, and saws were initially introduced to the Rescue Companies.
The unit also was used as a Rescue Company assisting Ladder Companies at all working fires.
It is the main mode of transport and response of the Special Rescue Companies, housed at the 4 divisions.
The role of a Rescue Company is the search and rescue of victims in an incident such as a fire or road collision.
He remained with it until 1980, when he returned to Rescue Company 2, serving as its commander for 14 years.
Mrs. Ford eventually called Rescue Company 4 and had the other firefighters talk with her son, Harry.
Brian last served as Captain of Rescue Company 4 in Queens.
That's what happened to Thomas Foley, 32, a member of Rescue Company 3 in the Bronx.