FDNY Foundation Joins the FDNY in Mourning the Passing of Retired Firefighter Robert E. Welsh III

It is with deep sadness that the FDNY Foundation joins the FDNY in mourning the passing of retired FDNY Firefighter Robert E. Welsh III of Engine Company 207, who succumbed to his WTC illness on Friday, August 18, 2023. Firefighter Welsh was a 16-year veteran of the FDNY, and was also a member of the NYPD for 5 years prior to joining the FDNY.

Firefighter Welsh is survived by his wife and three children. The FDNY Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for Firefighter Welsh’s children. To make a donation, please go to: https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate/ and scroll down to select the Fund – “Robert E. Welsh Children’s Scholarship Fund.”

The FDNY and FDNY Foundation send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter Welsh. We will never forget his service, sacrifice, and dedication to the FDNY and the City of New York.

100% of donations go to the Welsh Children Scholarship Fund.