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Amid High Heat and Low Visibility, Reacting Coolly and With Clarity

By RICHARD STEIER
Posted 6/9/14

In recounting the deeds that led firefighters of various ranks to capture 51 of the 65 medals presented June 4 on FDNY Medal Day, there was a recurring theme: battling through poor visibility as flames and smoke intensified to pull people trapped in their homes to safety.

None did it better than Lieut. Robert E. Lee.

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