John Joseph McCauley

John Joseph McCauley

End of Watch May 28, 2022
Age 65
Gender Male

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.

In Our Keeping

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Last updated
August 2, 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

End of Watch May 28, 2022
Age 65
Gender Male

Details

Cause Illness
Cause Detail 9/11 related illness
Weapon Aircraft; Passenger jet

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