Captain Vincent F. Giammona (1961 - 2001), of Ladder Co. 5 in Manhattan, was killed at the World Trade Center during fire and rescue operations following the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Giammona, a married father of four children, turned 40 that day.

Originally from Bayside, Queens, he attended St. Francis Preparatory high school in Fresh Meadows, where he served as co-captain of the track and cross country teams, graduating in 1979. He earned a college degree from SUNY Binghamton, and joined the FDNY in 1984.

A 17-year veteran of the fire department, he was initially stationed at Ladder Co. 136 in Corona, Ladder Co. 103 in East New York, Brooklyn, and finally at Ladder Co. 5 in Greenwich Village. At his firehouse, Giammona was known as “Lieutenant Fun” for his good sense of humor, comedic antics, and pranks.

In 2001, he was in training for the New York City marathon in the fall. It was to be his first attempt. After finishing his shift on September 11, he remained at the station, planning to go for a training run. When word came of the attacks at the World Trade Center, he responded to the call for assistance and was one of 343 members of the FDNY killed in the line of duty that day. In honor of his service, Giammona was posthumously promoted to Fire Captain. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, and his children, Francesca, Toni-Ann, Nicolette, and Daniella.

The street sign honoring Giammona, reading “Captain Vincent F. Giammona Way,” is located in front of his childhood home in Auburndale, at the corner of 42nd Avenue and 202nd Street, and renames the section of 42nd Avenue between 201st Street and 202nd Street.