James Tempro, a heroic firefighter, saved a young boy from a devastating apartment blaze in Bedford-Stuyvesant during 1968, despite facing severe burns and smoke inhalation. His courage earned him the James Gordon Bennett Medal, making him the first Black firefighter to receive this accolade. Tempro was an influential member of the Vulcan Society, advocating for the rights of African Americans and mentoring many within the fire department. He passed away on February 8, remembered for his commitment to equality and his impact on the firefighting community.
Tempro's heroic actions that day resulted in severe burns and smoke inhalation injuries, for which he spent several weeks in the hospital recovering.
Mr. Tempro was one of the biggest advocates for African Americans, making sure that they had equality in and outside of the fire department.
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