Roll of Honor
What Happened
Supervising Fire Marshal Jack McCauley died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
Supervising Fire Marshal McCauley had served with the New York City Fire Department for 29 years and served with the New York City Fire Department - Bureau of Fire Investigation for 24 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, four children, and eight grandchildren.
Biography
Supervising Fire Marshal Jack McCauley died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Supervising Fire Marshal McCauley had served with the New York City Fire Department for 29 years and served with the New York City Fire Department - Bureau of Fire Investigation for 24 years. He was awarded the rank of supervising fire marshal in 1990 and retired in 2008. Following his retirement, he spent his time traveling with his wife and friends, being with his grandchildren, and volunteering at the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He was also a licensed ham radio operator, a notary public, and an avid player of Evony on his iPad. He was known for his sense of humor, generosity, willingness to help all, his ability to command and execute in difficult situations, and dedication to his family. The oldest of nine children, he is survived by his wife, Gail, his four children, and eleven grandchildren.
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- September 27, 2026
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Tributes
You walked into it and it took years to finish the job.
Supervising Fire Marshal McCauley gave the New York City Fire Department 29 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Supervising Fire Marshal McCauley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Service Record
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Where the Name Is Cut
FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall
New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial · Panel 1 Top
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