The reckless operation and 'unsafe speed' of an FDNY fireboat on a pleasure cruise to the Statue of Liberty caused the death of a visiting Belgian firefighter.
The joy ride on the fireboat lacked a mandatory 'lookout' and radar usage to detect other vessels, with no forewarning of the imminent crash.
The NYC Fire Department had no formal protocol for approving unofficial 'sightseeing tours,' a fatal flaw that has since been corrected post-investigation.
"He died in his wife's arms," said Paul Hofmann, the attorney for the widow of the deceased firefighter, highlighting the tragedy and sorrow caused by the incident.
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