Firefighter Brandon Corcoran Honored For Setting World Record

Ridgewood firefighter Lt. Brandon Corcoran was honored recently for setting a new world record.

Corcoran was honored by state Assemblyman David Russo (District 40) at the Ridgewood Council meeting last week. Russo read a proclamation commemorating Corcoran’s accomplishment.

Corcoran set a new world record for running a mile in full firefighter gear in 6 minutes and 45 seconds at the annual Fred d’Ella Memorial Day Ridgewood Run. The gear weighed 25 pounds. The old record of 7 minutes and 58 seconds.

Corcoran said many Ridgewood firefighters are active in the community and enjoy participating in physical fitness.

“We’re just trying to be [of] the best service to the community that we can,” Corcoran said.

Russo said Corcoran has brought honor to his family, community, and state by running and raising money for the Code 3 for a Cure Foundation. The non-profit provides financial support to firefighters who are battling cancer.

Russo said Corcoran accomplished “something extraordinary.”

Corcoran, who joined the fire department in 2005, has been an avid runner since he was 7 years old.

(Pictured: Lt. Brandon Corcoran listens as Assemblyman David Russso reads from a proclamation honoring Corcoran for setting a new world record for running a mile in full firefighter gear.)