“Bruce VanHine was the senior man,” Murphy recalled, “Bruce and I went to proby school with each other. He started a little late in life…didn’t get on the job until he was in he was almost 40.” VanHine was an avid outdoorsman who loved hiking and tree climbing especially. In March of 1990 he was appointed to the FDNY and assigned to Ladder 37 from proby school in June of that same year. He made his way to Squad 41 in December of ’97. VanHine recently enjoyed his last camping trip with fellow firefighter Charlie Schmid. Schmid is currently one of two Lieutenants still serving in Squad 41.
![[Richard Bruce Van Hine]](sq41vanhine.jpg)
