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Last Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012

John Kelly

Location	Tarrytown, NY
Date of Death	9/6/2010
Full Story	Volunteer Firefighter/Chief Driver John Kelly with the Tarrytown Fire Department passed away on September 6, 2010. Firefighter Kelly died after being overcome by fumes while climbing down into an approximately 15-foot manhole attempting to rescue a village Department of Public Works employee, Anthony Ruggiero, also a volunteer firefighter with Hope Hose Company Engine 79. Ruggiero, who also died in the incident, had been investigating a reported sewer system problem in the area and was overcome by fumes as he descended into the manhole. According to press reports, a hazardous materials team measured the oxygen level at 14 percent after the men were pulled out. An assistant fire chief for the fire department was quoted as saying he did not know if deadly gases were detected. Investigation of the incident by local and State authorities continues. Memorial fund contact and funeral arrangement information is currently pending. Tribute is being paid to Firefighter - Chief Driver John Kelly at http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/fatalities/.