Raymond York (1956-2001) was born in Queens. He worked for twenty years on Engine 285 in Ozone Park. After a minor injury, he was reassigned to the Fire Zone where he taught fire safety classes to kids. On September 11, 2001, York heard about the attack and got a ride with a passing television crew. Despite being off duty, he went to help out at the scene and lost his life assisting others. York was survived by his wife and four children, one of whom said he was "He was good at everything. He was the best person in the world."