Fire Helmet, Recovered
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.347.5
Dimensions: 9 in X 12 in X 14 in
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 30.48 cm X 35.56 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 22.86 cm X 30.48 cm X 35.56 cm
Source: Patricia Wangerman
Credit Line: Gift of the Weinberg family in memory of our beloved Michael
Description
Recovered leather fire helmet belonging to Michael T. Weinberg. The helmet is slightly misshapen, and the leather is cracked and dusty. There is a large hole in the front part of the visor. The front piece of the helmet is still attached, with its identifier "1 | 7485" clearly visible.
Recovered leather fire helmet belonging to Michael T. Weinberg. The helmet is slightly misshapen, and the leather is cracked and dusty. There is a large hole in the front part of the visor. The front piece of the helmet is still attached, with its identifier "1 | 7485" clearly visible.
Historical Notes
Queens native Michael Weinberg lived in Maspeth. He played minor league baseball as a center fielder for Detroit Tigers farm teams before joining the FDNY. He was also a part-time model and had posed for an FDNY benefit calendar. A member of Engine Company 1, Firefighter Weinberg was off duty on the morning of September 11. When he heard of the attacks, he self-dispatched to the towers. He was 34 years old.
Queens native Michael Weinberg lived in Maspeth. He played minor league baseball as a center fielder for Detroit Tigers farm teams before joining the FDNY. He was also a part-time model and had posed for an FDNY benefit calendar. A member of Engine Company 1, Firefighter Weinberg was off duty on the morning of September 11. When he heard of the attacks, he self-dispatched to the towers. He was 34 years old.
