Two fire companies, complete with an NYPD escort, honored Orlence Orvis at his home in Queens.
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Orvis was with the FDNY for 30 years. He was promoted to battalion chief and worked in Bronwsville, Brooklyn.
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His family said they wanted to surprise the man they call a hero.
"I was amazed at all this, just to see the old apparatus was enough," Orvis said. "I am very humbled, I am very lucky to have a family like this, and a new baby -- not mine."
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Orvis celebrated his special day with his family and his first great-grandchild, 1-month-old Gianna.
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