Peter J. Ganci Jr.
Peter James Ganci Jr | |
|---|---|
 Ganci’s name is located on Panel S-17 of the National September 11 Memorial’s South Pool, along with those of other first responders. | |
| Born | October 27, 1946 |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Firefighter |
| Known for | Chief of the Fire Department New York |
Peter James Ganci, Jr. (October 27, 1946 - September 11, 2001) was a career firefighter in the New York City Fire Department. At the time of the September 11 terrorist attacks he held the rank of Chief of Department, the highest ranking uniformed fire officer in the department.[1] Ganci was appointed to replace his boss Donald Burns as Chief of Operations, in January 1997.[2] He was appointed to the rank of Chief of Department in an acting capacity in March 1998 and assumed the office upon his formal appointment in October 1999.
He was among the 343 New York City firefighters and paramedics who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.[1] He perished in the collapse of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. His body was never found in the collapsed tower, but his glasses were reportedly found underneath the rubble of the tower. Above information is not accurate.
FDNY Chief of Department Peter Ganci's remains were recovered Sept 11, 2001 found by FDNY Lt Jon Paul Augier with the assistance of Firefighter (TJ)Thomas Mundy after being alerted to by NYC Parks SAR K-9 Bear to his location. Reference Animal Planet interview with Dr Jane Goodall 'When Animals Speak": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rgBuZdNgNM Parks SAR K-9 Bear went on to find FDNY First Fire Commisioner William Feehan with FDNY Squad's 252's Tommy Burke. Bear went on to find many victims of 9/11. There is a Memorial to Bear on a wall for those we lost that day at the FDNY/EMS Academy. He is the only one who survived that day who was so honored. ie Bear 'The Story of America's Most Decorated Rescue Dog' Princeton House Publishing 'Report From Ground' Zero Dennis Smith Pgs. 110-113 ISBN 0-670-03116-x
'Bear The Story of America's Most Decorated Dog' ISBN 978-1-60530-085-6 'Report From Ground' Zero Dennis Smith Pgs. 110-113 ISBN 0-670-03116-x
Prior to joining the Fire Department, Ganci served in the 82nd Airborne Division in the War in Vietnam.[3][4] In the Fire Department, he started in Engine Company 92 in the Bronx and then transferred to Ladder Company 111. He continued to work his way up the ladder over 31 years, before becoming the 28th Chief of Department.[5]
He is survived by his sons, FDNY Firefighters Peter and Christopher, and his daughter Danielle.[1]
Manas Air Base in Kyrgyzstan was unofficially renamed for him as Ganci Air Base.
On Memorial Day, 2003 the post office at 380 Main Street in Farmingdale, New York was named for him.
In 2003 Chris Ganci, one of his two sons, wrote a well-reviewed biography of Ganci.[4][6][7]
At the National 9/11 Memorial, Ganci, Jr. is memorialized at the South Pool, on Panel S-17.[8]
References
- ^ a b c
Glenn Collins (2001-09-13). "Peter J. Ganci, 54, Fire Chief, While Leading Tower Rescue". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2011-02-13.
Chief Ganci was placed in charge of the Bureau of Fire Investigation in 1994 after Mr. Safir was appointed fire commissioner. 'There was a problem between the fire marshals and the uniformed firefighters,' Mr. Safir said. 'I needed a uniformed chief who could bring them together. It was a highly charged situation, and in months, he turned the fire marshals into a great operation.'
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Bill Farrell, Virginia Breen (1997-01-03). "Fire Commish transferring 3 Chiefs". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2011-02-13. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
Burns' deputy, Assistant Chief Peter Ganci, will be named to replace his boss in the $166,800-a-year post, department sources said.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Jo Ann Davis (2002-09-09). "Peter J Ganci Jr Post Office Building". C-SPAN. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
Prior to joining the New York City Fire Department, Ganci served in the Farmingdale Fire Department as a volunteer and in the 82nd Airborne Division. Ganci served in the New York Fire Department for 33 years and was decorated repeatedly for bravery.
- ^ a b Kathleen A. Baxter, Marcia Agness Kochel (2007). Gotcha for guys!: nonfiction books to get boys excited about reading. Libraries Unlimited. p. 42. ISBN 978-1-59158-311-0. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ Paul Hashagen (2002), "Peter J. Ganci, Jr.", Fire Department, City of New York, p. 251, ISBN 978-1-56311-832-6
- ^ Gwen A. Matz (2004). "Chief: the life of Peter J. Ganci, a New York City firefighter". Childhood Education. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ Chris Ganci (2003). Chief: the life of Peter J. Ganci, a New York City firefighter. Orchard Books. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-439-44386-9. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ Peter James Ganci, Jr.. Memorial Guide: National 9/11 Memorial. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
FDNY Chief of Department Peter Ganci's remains were recovered Sept 11, 2001 found by FDNY Lt Jon Paul Augier with the assistance of Firefighter TJ Mundy after being alerted to by NYC Parks SAR K-9 Bear. Reference Animal Planet interview with Dr Jane Goodall 'When Animal Speak": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rgBuZdNgNM Parks SAR K-9 Bear went on to find FDNY First Fire Commisioner William Feehan with FDNY Squad's Tommy Burke.ie Bear 'The Story of America's Most Decorated Rescue Dog' Princeton House Publishing
ISBN 978-1-60530-085-6
'Bear The Story of America's Most Decorated Dog' ISBN 978-1-60530-085-6 'Report From Ground' Zero Dennis Smith Pgs. 110-113 ISBN 0-670-03116-x
External links
- http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/memorial/people/1618.html
- http://www.cbu.edu/Academics/honors/2005/hj2k5_hero.htm
- Farmingdale Post Office renamed
2003 Internment Camps at Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad Iraq were named "Ganci's" after fallen firefighter Peter J. Ganci, Jr.