5-5-5-5: FDNY Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman's Line of Duty Death Funeral

November 1, 2025

The FDNY celebrated the life of Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman at a Line of Duty Death funeral on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Islamic Cultural Center in Manhattan.

Paramedic Abdur Rahman, 46, of Manhattan, died on Wednesday, October 29, after finishing a shift at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island.

"Today, we gather to honor the life and service of Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman-a dedicated member of the FDNY for 23 years," FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker said. "Salih lived his life in service of others. For more than two decades, he answered the call-helping people in their most desperate, vulnerable moments. For more than two decades, he was a calm voice, a steady hand, and a reassuring presence when New Yorkers need it most. More than a first responder, he was a husband, a father, and a man devoted to his family. When we lose one of our own, we feel it deeply across the entire Department because the FDNY is a brotherhood and a sisterhood bound by shared purpose and sacrifice."

Acting Chief of EMS Operations Paul Miano said: "In the New York City Fire Department, we talk about brotherhood, sisterhood and family so often that the words can almost lose their weight. But every once in a while, someone comes along who truly defines what they mean. Salih was that person. He was larger than life, but never loud about it. A leader and mentor whose influence didn't come from rank or title. It came from how he carried himself; it came from his actions. Salih reminded us that this job is about people. It's about humanity. It's about courage. And, most of all, it's about kindness. He embodied that from his first tour until his last."

Paramedic Abdur Rahman is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving five years in Japan. He joined the FDNY in October 2002 and was assigned to Manhattan Division 1 and then worked at EMS Station 8 in Kips Bay.

During the course of his career, he worked out of stations in Harlem and Washington Heights before being promoted to Paramedic in 2021. He then worked out of both Station 8 and Station 4 in Lower Manhattan. He was assigned to the Fire Academy at the time of his death.

The FDNY Foundation has set up a scholarship fund for Paramedic Abdur Rahman's children. To make a donation, please visit https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/donate and scroll down to select the fund titled "Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman Children's Scholarship Fund."

100% of donations go to the Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman Children's Scholarship Fund.