Thomas Tracy
New York Daily News
(MCT)
An FDNY firefighter died from injuries he suffered battling a Queens blaze, sources said Thursday.
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, 33, of Ladder 134 succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, a day after fighting a two-alarm blaze in Far Rockaway, the sources said.
The fire consumed a three-story home on Beach Channel Drive near Beach 25th St. after breaking out about 4 p.m. Tuesday. It was put out within two hours.
Gerhard appeared fine after helping to put out the blaze but began suffering a medical episode at his Central Ave. firehouse Wednesday afternoon, sources said.
He was rushed to St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, where he died.
His death is considered a line of duty death, FDNY sources said.
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