Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

George Lener

Lieutenant

On June 5, Lieutenant George Lener of the New York City Fire Department collapsed from smoke inhalation and was found unconscious in the basement of a five story warehouse after a fire that required the response of more than 300 firefighters. Lt. Lener died seven weeks later without regaining consciousness. A suspected arsonist has been arrested and charged with starting the fire. Sixteen other firefighters were injured during the incident.
photo of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
George Lener was honored on the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was included in the USFA’s annual report Firefighter Fatalities in the United States.

Department information

New York City Fire Department
250 Livingston Street

Brooklyn, New York 11201

Chief: Anthony Fusco

Rank: Lieutenant
Classification: Career
Incident date: June 5, 1994
Date of death: July 24, 1994
Cause of fatal injury: Exposure
Nature of fatal injury: Asphyxiation
Activity type: Advance Hose Lines/Fire Attack (includes Wildland)
Emergency duty: Yes
Duty type: On-Scene Fire
Fixed property use: Industry

Last updated: June 13, 2012