They were patrolling the boardwalk as part of the FDNY EMS Beach Gator detail. "You just react based off of adrenaline," Black said. "New York's Bravest" were the only ones in position for the rescue.

They were patrolling the boardwalk as part of the FDNY EMS Beach Gator detail. "You just react based off of adrenaline," Black said. "New York's Bravest" were the only ones in position for the rescue.

FDNY firefighter Andres Alvarado signs his picture in the 2026 Official Calendar of Heroes for people at an unveiling event at One Vanderbilt on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Manhattan.

FDNY firefighters, paramedics and EMTs sign the 2026 Official Calendar of Heroes for people at an unveiling event at One Vanderbilt Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Manhattan, New York. (Barry Williams ...