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Smithtown FD-Firefighter James Figuera killed in crash

March 25, 1993 Crash occurred on Rabro Drive near Power Drive in Hauppauge. Jimmy was Captain of Hook and Ladder Company at the time of his death. The crash occurred shortly after 5PM. Police say that Figureoa was heading west on Rabro in a 1986 Chevy at a high rate of speed. Police said Figureoa passed another vehicle and then lost control of his car, skidding sideways into the eastbound lane, and colliding with a 1987 Saab being operated by William J. Purse age 44. Purse, of Bayport was transported to C.H.O.W.S. Figureoa was also transported to the same hospital where he died shortly thereafter. Figureoa was 41 years old. Jimmy joined the fire department on September 12, 1983. He was company Engineer from 85-86, 2nd Lieutenant from 86-87, 1st Lieutenant from 87-88 and Captain from 88-90 and again in 1992. Firmatic services were held on March 28th. Over 100 firefighters attended. Jimmy received the Fireman of the Year award in 1985. Smithtown Messenger 4-1-1993. Kozlik’s column 4-1-93.

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