Patrolman Ernest F. McCarron, New York City Police Department, New York

Patrolman Ernest F. McCarron

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, January 7, 1934

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Ernest F. McCarron

Patrolman Ernest McCarron was killed when he entered a burning building in an attempt to rescue a trapped child.

Patrolman McCarron was on his post when he noticed a fire at 6015 5th Avenue, Brooklyn. Patrolman McCarron entered the home and attempted to rescue a trapped 9-year-old girl. After finding the girl, they were unable to escape, and they were overcome by the smoke and fire and died.

Patrolman McCarron was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. Both the police and fire commissioners attended his funeral, which was the first time that had ever happened.

Patrolman McCarron had served with the New York City Police Department for 8 years and was assigned to the 68th Precinct in Brooklyn. He was survived by his mother.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 8 years
Badge 14736

Incident Details

Cause Fire

fire, rescue

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As a volunteer NYPD Auxiliary Police Sergeant that was assigned to your 68th Precinct from 2007 to 2019, I was very familiar with your story of heroism & sacrifice in trying to save that small girl so long ago, I was able to put a memorial binder filled with newspaper articles of your heroics together. It is displayed in the memorial plaque wall area of the station-house that honors our 68pct Heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty. As far as I know, the memorial binder was still there. Your grandnephew was correct, your funeral was the 1st time ever that both a NYPD Commissioner & FDNY Commissioner both attended.

Christian Durante
•Retired Volunteer NYPD Auxiliary Police Sergeant
NYPD 68th Pct Auxiliary Police Unit
•DHS Federal Employee
• USCG Auxiliary

May 6, 2025