NYFD First Responders Are Priceless
6 min readApr 30, 2024
The heart attack death of laid-off firefighter Derek Floyd suggests city leaders need to recall what NYC owes its heroes.
In a city famous for lionizing its heroic first responders, the recent death of laid-off firefighter Derek Floyd has stoked great anger.
“Firefighter, 36, Dies of Heart Attack After Being Laid Off During NYC Budget Cuts,” reported Daniel Johnson for Black…