The 45-year-old firefighter died as a result of injuries incurred battling a huge cargo ship blaze at Port Newark.
Members of federal, state and county public safety agencies, along with firefighters and officials from Newark and surrounding towns, gathered at Cathedral Basilica Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday to attend the viewing for fallen Newark firefighter Augusto “Augie” Acabou.
Acabou had nearly 10 years of service and was a member of Engine 16 Tour 1. Brooks had 16 years of service and was from Ladder 4 Tour 1, according to city officials. “We are grateful for the outpouring of support the community has extended to Newark firefighters,” the statement said.
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