FDNY Paramedic and Marine Veteran Dies While On Duty
A 23-year veteran of the FDNY and former Marine, Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman, died yesterday after completing a shift at the FDNY Training Academy on Randalls Island, marking a significant loss for the city’s emergency services.
“The FDNY is mourning the loss of Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman, a dedicated Paramedic who served the people of New York for more than two decades,” Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker said in a statement released today. “He touched the lives of so many EMTs and Paramedics, and the many whose lives he saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and his three young children, and his family and friends.”
Abdur Rahman, 46, joined the FDNY in 2002 and served at Stations 8, 16, and 13 throughout his career before being promoted to paramedic in 2021. Most recently, he was assigned to the FDNY Training Academy. Prior to his work with the FDNY, Abdur Rahman served as a Marine in Japan for five years, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service. He was also a dedicated community member, serving as a Boy Scout leader. The death of a first responder underscores the inherent risks faced by those who protect the city; you can learn more about the FDNY Foundation’s support of first responders here.
Abdur Rahman is survived by his wife and three daughters. Details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not yet been released, and funeral arrangements are pending. The FDNY is providing support to his family during this difficult time, and will share information regarding services as it becomes available. You can find more information about the FDNY on the city’s official website.
