A FIREFIGHTER from The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has tragically died while battling a five alarm blaze in Brooklyn – as tributes pour in.

Patrick Brady, 42, an 11-year firefighter veteran at the department, suffered a “medical episode” then a fatal heart attack after tackling the flames on the roof of 9407 Kings Highway.

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Adam Brady was tragically killed while battling an all-hands blaze in BrooklynCredit: FDNY

Firefighters carry Brady on a stretcherCredit: X.COM

He was treated at the scene then rushed to Brockdale hospital.

But despite medics’ best efforts, the brave firefighter died later that day.

The incident, which took place at around 9:30pm yesterday, also left four others workers and one civilian with minor injuries.

Tributes have since poured in for the “selfless” worker who “gave his life” protecting locals.

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Brady, who is said to have come from a “firefighter family“, was remembered for his resilience.

In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams said: “Firefighter Patrick Brady gave his life protecting the city we all love; there is no sacrifice that is more selfless than the actions that took place this evening.”

He added: “This family is a firefighter family. They’ve been dedicated to protecting the lives of New Yorkers and we will all cherish Patrick’s memory”.

Remembering the man who “had firefighting in his blood”, FDNY Commissioner Tucker said the department is “mourning this immense loss”.

In a statement, he said: “The entire FDNY is heartbroken over the loss of Firefighter Patrick Brady.

“Firefighter Brady was a dedicated public servant, and firefighting was in his blood.

“We are thinking of his family, friends, and fellow members as we join them in mourning this immense loss,”

Devastating pictures show Brady’s colleagues carrying his body on a stretcher as others gather around, holding a salute.

The fallen firefighter is draped in a American flag – a symbolic tribute to his long career serving his country.

Brady leaves behind his wife, Kara, and his two brothers, Jimmy and Brian, who are both FDNY firefighters.

The man’s body is draped in an American flagCredit: X.COM

Patrick Brady was tragically killed while battling a blaze in New YorkCredit: FDNY