2020
TEAM
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL HOSPITAL
The FDNY’s “The Big House” (Engine 264,
Ladder 134, Engine 328) and “The Best
on The Beach” (Engine 265, Ladder 121,
Batallion 47), and the Inwood Fire Department
lined the street outside of the St. John’s Episcopal Hospital (SJEH) Emergency Department
with sirens blaring and a massive round of applause in a display of respect and appreciation to
SJEH staff who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We want say thank you to the true heroes—the doctors, the nurses, the environmental services
staff, the cooks, and the entire staff at St. John’s,” said Christopher Pasano, Battalion Chief of
Battalion 47. “This is the only hospital in the Rockaways and we want to show our love and appreciation!
We will come through this pandemic together!”
The hospital was able to broadcast the “clap off” tribute live on its Facebook account via Facebook
Live. To date, the video has reached more than 102,000 people and has amassed more than
1,000 shares and 64,000 direct views. The video is available on the hospitals offi cial Facebook
account, @stjohnsepiscopalhospital.
SJEH is the only hospital located on the Rockaway peninsula of Queens, NY, and serves a population
of more than 140,000 residents including the Five Towns of Nassau County, Long Island.
Last month, the hospital confi rmed the fi rst positive case of COVID-19 in Queens, and has been at
the forefront of helping community members battle the virus ever since.
“The FDNY’s and Inwood Fire Department’s display of gratitude is much appreciated and is a
huge morale booster to us,” said Jerry Walsh, Chief Executive Offi cer. “Our employees are working
around the clock to ensure that we are doing all we can to help our patients have a successful
health outcome, and this act of kindness goes a long way!”
HEALTHCARE HEROES