FDNY Captain Thomas Waller, whose collision killed a firefighter, quietly retires with at least $110K annual pension
The fire department of New York (FDNY) has been embroiled in controversy following the retirement of Thomas Waller, a fireboat pilot involved in a fatal collision. Waller's retirement, complete with a sizeable disability pension, has raised many eyebrows.
On June 17, 2022, when a FDNY fireboat collided with another vessel. The tragic event resulted in the death of a visiting firefighter from Belgium, Johnny Beernaert. The fireboat, known as Marine 1 Bravo, was being operated by Thomas Waller at the time of the accident.
After 22 years of service, Waller retired this month. Despite the controversy surrounding his involvement in the fatal accident, Waller is set to receive a disability pension of at least $110,000 annually, all of which is tax-exempt.
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