It is with deep regret that Firepics announces the line of duty death of Lieutenant Gordon "Matt" Ambelas, 40 years old, assigned to Tower Ladder 119 at Brooklyn Box 0316.
Lieutenant Ambelas suffered multiple injuries while conducting search efforts in an apartment fire on the 19th floor of the Independence Houses housing development at 75 Wilson Street in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Lieutenant Ambelas leaves a wife and two daughters. May he rest in peace.
Official FDNY Statement
Lieutenant Ambelas suffered multiple injuries while conducting search efforts in an apartment fire on the 19th floor of the Independence Houses housing development at 75 Wilson Street in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. Lieutenant Ambelas leaves a wife and two daughters. May he rest in peace.
Official FDNY Statement
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