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FDNY Paramedic Salih Rahman Dies After 23 Years of Service

10/31/2025

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Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman, 46, died in the line of duty on October 29, 2025.
He completed his shift at the FDNY Training Academy on Randall's Island and served New York for 23 years.
Rahman joined the FDNY on October 18, 2002 and trained new Emergency Medical Services personnel.
He is survived by his wife, Nura Abdul-Karim, and three daughters.
A scholarship fund for his children has been established.

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Story summary

Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman, 46, died in the line of duty on October 29, 2025.
He completed his shift at the FDNY Training Academy on Randall's Island and served New York for 23 years.
Rahman joined the FDNY on October 18, 2002 and trained new Emergency Medical Services personnel.
He is survived by his wife, Nura Abdul-Karim, and three daughters.
A scholarship fund for his children has been established.