Line of Duty
In the FDNY's 150 years, many brave souls lost their lives; families were left with out a father/mother; son/daughter; brother/sister. We feel that the best way to keep their memory alive is to tell their story. Their sacrifice made the fire service as respected as it is today.
“Firemen are going to get killed. When they join the department they face that fact. When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. They were not thinking of getting killed when they went where death lurked. They went there to put the fire out, and got killed. Firefighters do not regard themselves as heroes because they do what the business requires.”
-- Chief Edward F. Croker, FDNY,
speaking upon the death of a deputy chief and
four firefighters in February of 1908
1860
FF ROBERT WINTRINGHAM E-1 7th District
Injured August 14, 1865
Died August 24, 1865
FRONT & MAIDEN LA.
The horse became freightened andran away, Fireman Wintringham's legs were caught in the reins and heh fell to the ground. The tender passed over his legs, breaking them both. He was dragged some distance before the horses stopped. Fireman Wintringham was 41 and the 1st member of the paid department to die in the line of duty.
FF GEORGE BELL, E-8 2nd District
Injured October 29, 1865, died November 19th 1865
FT. W. 42ND ST. & NORTH RIVER
While operating at a fire in the Metropolitan Gas & Light's supply of 60,000 tons of coal, Fireman George Bell inhaled gas from the burning coal. He was taken home to recover and died on November 19th, 1865
FF THOMAS IRVIN, E-4
DECEMBER 2, 1865
The fire was in a warehouse used to store cargo that was to be shipped out of or into the harbor. Engine 4 was operating a hoseline in front of the building. Inside, multiple bails of cotton were being stored, they began soaking up the water being used on the fire. Some of the bails expanded to the point of knocking down the front wall of the building. FF Irvin was struck by the debbris and prounced dead at the scene.
FF DOMINICK SICOT, E-4
DECEMBER 14, 1865
While operating on November 9, 1865 in the 7th Disctrict at 14 Water Street, Engine 4 had stretched a line to the roof of the adjoining building at 16 Water Street. While operating on the roof, FF Sicot fell off the rear of the building. He was taken to City Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Academy of Music Fire on E. 14th Street
May 21, 1866
Fireman PETER H. WALSH, E-5
Foreman David Waters, E-5
Fire started in the restaurant portion of the Academy of Music and spread to the stage. Engine 5's line was operating on the stage when members were forced to retreat due to smoke and flames. All of the men made it to safety except FF Walsh & Foreman Waters. Their bodies were found burned to a crisp the next day.
FF MILES L. SWOARBY, L-10
AUGUST 27, 1867
108 BROAD ST.
Fireman Swoarby, disoriented by the smoke, walked off the roof of a 5 story building. The top 2 floors were burning. Fireman Swoarby was 28 years old.
Foreman MICHAEL SNYDER, E-38
APRIL 16, 1868
When responding to a run in Westchester County, Foreman Michael Snyder was trapled by the horses. The horses were not entirely hitched to the steamer when the front doors of the firehouse were opened. Foreman Snyder attempted to stop the horses when he was trampled. The run ended up being a false alarm.
Foreman JAMES WHALEN, E-6
OCTOBER 6, 1869
248 PEARL ST
While driving Engine 6, he hit a timber in front of the equitable building. Foreman Whalen was thrown from his seat and landed under the engine. He was dragged a considerable distance before the horses could be stopped. His head was crushed between the pump of the engine and the pavement.
Asst Foreman THOMAS ROBERTS, E-14
OCTOBER 24, 1869
While dismounting the Engine, Assistant Foreman Roberts was ran over by the wheel of the tender, killing him instantly.
1870
FF MATHIAS HENES, L-4
Injured November 22, 1867, died December 4, 1870
647-649 W. 48TH ST.
CRUSHED SKULL BETWEEN RIG AND MAIL BOX WHILE MOUNTING THE RIG
FF JACOB EDLER, E-16
Injured March 18, 1871, died March 27, 1871
2ND AVE. & 38TH ST.
Fireman Edler was driving the tender of Engine 16 when it struck the back of Ladder 7. Fireman Edler struck the point of the 42 foot ladder and was thrown to the pavement.
FF EDWARD BURKE, E-4
JUNE 29, 1872
18-20 Liberty Street Box 036
On June 22, 1872, Engine 4 had just finished extinguishing the main body of fire and overhauling the building had just begun. Chemicals which were in the building reacted to the heat and exploded. 21 members of Engine 4 & 6, Ladders 1, 8 & 10 were burned in the explosion. Fireman Burke Succumbed to his injuries on June 29, 1872.
FF JACOB STEIGER, E-23
Injured September 6, 1872, died September 8, 1872
622 W. 65TH ST. & NORTH RIVER
A tank of Benzene explosed and sent a wave of flames that trapped several fireman. Most escaped with minor burns, but Fireman Steigler of Engine 23 was engulfed in flame. He ran to the pier and jumped into the water where he was rescued. He was badly burned and died in the hospital from his injuries 2 days later.
ASST ENGINEER GEORGE A. ERLACHER, Bn-2
FEBRUARY 9, 1873
January 17th, Asst Engineer George Erlacher was thrown from the tender while responding to Box 38 at 183 Water Street. Erlacher in command of the 2nd Battalion was riding on the tender was thrown off and fatally injured by striking his head on the curb.
FF JAMES PLUNKET, E-23
Injured September 24, 1873, Died October 24, 1873
1224 2ND AVE.
RESPONDING TO ALARM, THROWN FROM ENGINE AT 59TH ST. & 6TH AV.
FF JOHN O'NEILL, L-4
AUGUST 16, 1874
8TH AVE. & W. 54TH ST.
It was not uncommon these days, that members would run along side the fire truck to alarms. Fireman O'Neill was in front of the Ladder and stumbled. The heavy ladder truck passed over, crushing his body. He was 31 years old.
Aerial failed during demonstration
September 14, 1875
FF WILLIAMS HUGHES, E-9
FF PHILLIP J. MAUS, L-6
BATTALION CHIEF WILLIAM H. NASH, Bn-4
The 3 men acend a ladder during a demonstration at East Broadway & Canal Street. The 3rd section of the ladder failed and the men plunged 98 feet to the ground. They died upon impact.
Wall Collapse
February 8, 1876
444-452 Broadway
FF DAVID CLUTE, E-30
FF DAVID MULDREW, E-30
LT JOHN H. BUSH, E-30 (Died Feb 11th)
While operating a handline, the 3 men were buried in a collapse of the south wall of 444 Broadway.
FF JOSEPH WILLIAMS E-29
NOVEMBER 1, 1877
IN QUARTERS
STABBED IN ARM IN FIREHOUSE ARGUMENT, GANGRENE OF ARM
FF CHARLES J. CONNOLLY, E-6
Injured March 12, 1878, died March 14, 1878
Box # 43, 174 FULTON ST.
While operating on the roof, FF Connolly became disoriented by the smoke and fell through a skylight. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital and later died. He was 25 years of age.
FF JOHN W. IRVING, E-29
JANUARY 7, 1879
75 VESEY ST.
While performing overhaul, roof timbers gave way, allowing the roof to drop, trapping 9 firemen. Fireman Irving was the only one killed. He was on the job just over a year, married with 3 children.
FF JOHN REILLY, E-17
JANUARY 14, 1879
462 Broadway
Wall collapse
FF HENRY C. MOUNT, E-8
Injured November 25, 1879, December 9, 1879
Box # 66-536, 8TH AVE. BETWEEN W. 49TH & W. 50TH ST.
Wall Collapse
1880
FF PATRICK CLARK, E-23
Injured December 27, 1879, died January 1, 1880
Box # 534, 405-407 W. 50TH ST.
Fireman Clark was driving the hose tender to a fire when the side harness broke, causing the horse to turn to the right and the tender to strike a column of the elevated railroad. The force threw Clark to the pavement. The tender wheel ran over Clark. He was transported to his house by ambulance, where he later died.
CAPT WILLIAM BALDWIN, E-216 (BFD Eng.16)
Injured January 14, 1880, died January 20, 1880
MONTROSE AVE. & BUSHWICK AVE.
BUILDING COLLAPSE
FF JOHN O'ROURKE, E-6
Injured January 11, 1880, died January 25, 1880
218 PEARL ST.
When backing a line of the roof, FF O'Rourke fell from the hayloft to the 5th floor. In the 9 foot fall, FF O'Rourke suffered a concussion and contusion of the left side of his face. FF O'Rourke died at the Chambers Street Hospital.
FF JOHN F. CASSIDY, L-1
FF Thomas J Dougherty L-1
FEBRUARY 20, 1880
While operating Box 33-120 at 384-386 Broadway. The fire building was 5 stories with a marble front 45x170. The fire originated in the sub basement & destroyed the building. Captain Hutchinson, FF Thomas J Dougherty & FF John F Cassidy of L-1 went to the roof to open the scuttle for the pipe of Engine 33. Suddenly, about 70 ft of the building from the rear wall went down to the street level. Captain Hutchinson, feeling the roof give way under him, threw himself backward and being near the north wall, he landed on the adjoining roof. Dougherty & Cassidy being further on the roof went down with it "and were seen no more alive". The remains of Dougherty were recovered at 8am on the 21st. His feet & hands were burnt off and his body badly hacked. He seemed to have been clinging to a timber near the scuttle frame. Cassidy's remains were recovered about 8am on the 22nd and were slightly burned, but a portion of the north wall had fallen on the body and it was considerably mutilated.
FF PHILLIP HOLTON, E-24
Injured July 29, 1880, died July 31, 1880
Box # 33-282, 446 WEST ST.
FF Holton became disoriented in dense smoke while searching for the stairs. The building was a 4 story factory, FF Holton fell down the hoistway 38 feet. He was transported to New York Hospital where he died from his injuries.
FF THOMAS L. JACOBUS, L-5
Injured November 9, 1880, died November 13, 1880
E. 17TH ST. & EAST RIVER
FF Jacobus was detailed as a HQ messenger. He attempted to mount a repair shop wagon when the Horse became startled. Jacobus was thrown to the pavement and suffered internal injuries. He later died at Bellevue Hospital.
FF WILLIAM KRATTINGER, E-2
Injured February 11, 1882, died February 16, 1882
547-553 W. 21ST ST.
FF Krattinger suffered a fractured skull when a shed they were operating on collapsed without warning. Krattinger fell 20ft landing on his head.
FF DAVID MCBRIDE, E-19
FEBRUARY 17, 1882
FF McBride suffered a paralytic stroke in the quarters of Engine 19.
CAPT CHARLES KEAGAN, L-104 (BFD Lad.4)
SEPTEMBER 15, 1882
NEWTOWN CREEK, OIL WORKS
FF MICHAEL CONNERS, E-14
OCTOBER 31, 1882
FF Conners suffered a concussion of the spine while exercising on the trapeze bar in the dormitory of company quarters.
FF EDWARD VINCELETTE, L-4
MARCH 14, 1883
8TH AVE. BETWEEN W. 48TH ST. & W. 49TH ST.
While getting dressed on the moving apparatus, FF Vincelette lost his grip and fell. He suffered a fractured skull and the rear wheels crushed his lower body. He was killed immediately.
FF ROBERT MCDOUGALL, L-103 (BFD L-103
Injured July 19, 1883, died July 25, 1883
FURMAN ST.
CRUSHED BY SHIP'S MAST @ HARBECK STORE
Herseman Bakery Wall Collapse
Raham Ave & Powers St
June 22, 1884
FF GEORGE W. HAIGHT, E-215 (BFD Eng.15 detailed to L-6)
LT JONATHAN TYACK, L-106 (BFD Lad.6)
FF JOSHUA A. WALLACE, E-12
JUNE 25, 1884
253-255 FRONT ST.
FF Wallace fell off a 35 foot ladder striking his head, he was killed instantly upon impact.
FF JAMES P. SMITH, E-17
FEBRUARY 4, 1885
58 PARK PL.
While advancing a line up a ladder, FF Smith fell when the nozzleman lost hold of the nozzle. FF Smith struck his head and was killed instantly upon impact. He was 27 years old.
FF THOMAS DUNLEAVY, E-29
Injured July 24, 1885, died August 25, 1885
78-82 BARCLAY ST & 217-221 WASHINGTON ST.
A violent explosion occured 6 minutes after the arrival of the 1st alarm units. The roof was raised and threw the cornice of about 6 courses of bricks to the street. 9 fire men were struck. FF Dunleavy received a compound fracture of the bone of the right thigh. His leg was amputated and he died a day after the amputation from shock and exhaustion the next day.
FF JOHN ENNIS, E-8
AUGUST 30, 1885
330-340 E. 61ST ST.
FF Ennis tripped while trying to escape a wall collapse. He was buried beneath debris and died a few minutes later.
FF DENNIS MCGEE, L-15
JANUARY 20, 1886
Box 039 Coenties Slip & Front St
On January 12, 1886, While responding to Box 039 for a reported fire, FF McGee slipped from the step on the rig and fell to the street. The off Hind Wheel (Rear Tiller Wheel) ran over FF McGee's left leg. FF McGee was taken to Chamber Street Hospital. He died on January 20th from Blood Poisoning.
FF WILLIAM HOBUNG, E-41
JANUARY 25, 1886
When returning from watch line, FF Hobung fell from the railroad bridge that crosses Cromwell Creek and drowned. His body was discovered May 19, 1886 by 2 boys fishing. He was identified by the badge on the uniform he was wearing.
BATTALION CHIEF FRANCIS MAHEDY, Bn-4
MARCH 12, 1886
Stanton & Ludlow Streets
COLLISION WITH ENGINE 17
FF FRANCIS J. QUINN, E-29
Injured January 22, 1887, Died February 1, 1887
84 PARK PL.
FF Quinn became overcome by smoke and heat. He fell over into the cellar where the fire originated. He was rescued but suffered internal injuries from inhaling the heat.
FF JAMES C. O'SHAUNESSY, L-1
MAY 11, 1887
At Box 44, 203 Broadway, while members of Ladder 1 were working on the rear extension of 203 Broadway, the flames burst through the skylight driving the men from the roof. Fireman O'Shaunessy was compelled to jump to the extension in the rear of 201 Broadway, a distance of 20 feet. He received a compound fracture of the right leg between the knee and ankle and was removed by ambulance to the Chambers Street Hospital. On April 28th, his leg was amputated. He died of congestion of the lungs caused by blood poisoning.
ENGINEER WILLIAM WRAY, E-54
MAY 24, 1887
W. 70TH ST. & BROADWAY
Engineer Wray was heading to Engine 23 to relief their Engineer for breakfast. He saw Engine 23 responding to an alarm but was not able to catch up to them. He got onto a passing milk wagon and at 70th Street it was overtaken by Ladder 4. He got out of the wagon and attempted to mounth the truck from the rear step of the wagon. In doing so, he lost his footing and fell. The rear wheel of the truck passed over his legs and lower part of his body. He was transported to the hospital where he later died.
FF JAMES REHILL, L-8
JUNE 1, 1887
132-138 KING ST.
During overhaul, FF Rehill was struck by a bail of cotton. He died enroute to St Vincents Hospital.
FF MICHAEL J. NOLAN, L-13
Injured November 3, 1887, died May 3, 1888
85TH ST & 2ND AVE.
Apparatus overturned and struck T rail and railroad ties.
FF CHARLES McHUGH, E-212 (BFD Eng.12)
AUGUST 8, 1889
THROWN FROM HOSE TENDER
FF SAMUEL MCMAHON, E-56
Injured August 10, 1889, died August 13, 1889
RUNOVER BY HOSE WAGON WHILE EXERSING HORSES
1890
FF CHARLES S. MORRIS, E-17
JANUARY 3, 1890
FF Morris fell down the pole hole in quarters on Christmas Night. He was asleep and thought he heard the alarm bell. He got up, went to the pole hole and fell to the apparatus floor fracturing his skull.
FF WILLIAM J. CHIN, BFD E-20 now E-220
Injured December 28th 1889, died JANUARY 5, 1890
Box 161 - 18 Street & 8th Avenue, Brooklyn
Fell off the hose wagon, then was ran over by it.
ENGINEER JOHN BULGAR, E-43 (Fireboat Havemeyer) detailed to E-29
OCTOBER 28, 1890
Thrown from tender while responding to a fire.
Asst Foreman JAMES H. SHUTE, E-27
AUGUST 23, 1891
While advancing a hose line, Asst Foreman Shute was hit with smoke and heat. His men brought him outside where he took a last gasp of air and died before the ambulance could reach him.
FF HUGH McGOWAN, BFD L-5 now L-105
DECEMBER 4, 1891
608 17th St, Brooklyn
FF McGowan was operating on the roof , overhauling when he stepped on a weakened area and fell to the 2nd floor. He fractured his skull and injured his face and scalp. He died enroute to the hospital. He was 39 years old, married with 3 children.
FF THOMAS R. GODFREY, L-21
MAY 23, 1892
While crossing the tracks at 30th St & 10th Ave, the wheel of the truck caught in one of the switches, swinging the apparatus to 1 side with such force that Godfrey was thrown to the ground. A front wheel of the truck passed directly over his chest.
FF FRANCIS REILLY, E-7
AUGUST 27, 1892
Water Tower 1, returning to its quarters after a 2nd alarm fire when Francis Reilly was jolted off and the Water Tower rode right over his thighs. He passed away at Chambers Street Hospital.
FF WAYLAND A. ESTES, BFD E-4 now E-204
FF JOHN F. SPAULDING, BFD E-4 now E-204
NOVEMBER 12, 1892
Box 15 - 150 Furman Street, Brooklyn
While operating a line on top of piles of jute on the 5th floor of Harbeck's Store Warehouse, without warning, the floor collapsed down to the 4th. Heavy smoke prevented their rescue. Estes & Spaulding were not found until the following afternoon. Spaulding was 29 years old, not married. Estes was 39 years old, married with 2 children.
Foreman LAWRENCE MURPHY, E-47
OCTOBER 31, 1893
Foreman Murphy suffered a heart attack while responding to a fire.
FF JOHN BANKS, E-36
MARCH 31, 1894
Heart attack.
FF EDWARD F. DUNN, L-12
NOVEMBER 3, 1894
FF Dunn tried to jump on the sideboard of the truck and missed the handles. He fell under the wheels which passed over his body.
BATTALION CHIEF JOHN J. BRESNAN, Bn-6
Asst Foreman John L Rooney, L-12
DECEMBER 29, 1894
Supports of a roof top water tank burned away and collapsed to the 4th floor at 124-128 W 24 Street.
Engineer PETER McKEON, E-5
FEBRUARY 13, 1895
Engine 5 steamer and hose wagon was traveling on the uptown train track of 2nd Avenue between 17th & 18th Street when the left wheel of the Engine broke off, sending McKeon to the ground. The hose wagon was following closely and ran over McKeon before he could move.
FF PATRICK CONLIN, L-14
JUNE 9, 1895
FF Conlin was returning from meal when L-14 was turning out for a run. He tried to jump on the running board but missed and was run over.
FF EDWARD WALSH, L-5
APRIL 1, 1896
While attempting to perform a rescue from a ladder, the ladder sprung in the middle causing Walsh to fall backward. He landed on his head and knees, broke both kneecaps and spine. He was one of the most popular as well as one of the bravest men in the service.
BATTALION CHIEF WILLIAM SHAW, Bn-6
MAY 9, 1896
BC Shaw, while decending the ladder to the sub-basement, missed the 2nd rung and fell 25ft. He fractured his skull.
FF JOHN F. HICKEY, E-213
SEPTEMBER 30, 1896
FF ALFRED BAUMAN, E-239
OCTOBER 22, 1896
FF HUGH FOX, L-102
NOVEMBER 23, 1896
FF JOHN G. REINHARDT, E-7
MAY 6, 1897
There was a momentary lull in the belching forth of smoke and members of Engine 7 took a line of hose into the cellar. The lull lasted only long enough for them to reach the floor, 8 feet below the street level, when a wall of smoke struck them and sent all hands staggering back and groping blindly for the opening by which they had entered. Reinhardt fell unconscious. 2 members of Engine 7 lifted him by the arms while other members tried to boost him up to the strong arms that reached out to save him. They got a rope around him, but it slipped and before they could do more for him, he had fallen to the floor. The others were pulled out, unable to speak or breathe, and were carried across the street to be attended by the doctors. The report of Reinhardt's peril brought every fireman within reach around the cellar opening clamoring for a chance to save him. One after another, the men were lowered into the cellar by ropes looped around their waists, and one by one they were drawn out unconscious. Finally, Reinhardt's body was brought up after over 30 minutes of trying. He had been more than half an hour without air and one hoped that more than his dead body had been saved.
FF MARTIN J. OAKLEY, E-5
DECEMBER 21, 1897
FF Oakley Jr died of asphyxiation at a cellar fire.
ENGINEER JOHN CALLAGHAN, E-253
DECEMBER 25, 1897
FF JAMES F. CALNAN, E-34
DECEMBER 25, 1897
After returning from breakfast with his wife and 4 children, Engine 34 was turned out for a fire. Traveling up 10th Ave at W 39 St, a mother and her daughter stepped in front of the Engine. The Engine swerved to miss hitting them and narrowly missed the trolly car. The Engine overturned, FF Calnan was thrown and pinned under the smoke stack of the Engine. He was crushed to death.
FF PIERCE ENGLISH, L-22
JANUARY 7, 1898
Fireman Pierce was thrown from the Truck when it colided with a provision wagon that wouldn't move out of the way. He lived long enough to receive his last rights by a priest.
1900
CAPTAIN EDWIN H. TOBIN, E-23
JANUARY 24, 1900
Foreman Tobin was overcome by smoke at a 2 alarm fire. He died at Roosevelt hospitlal by pneumonia.
FF PETER F. BOWEN, E-21
CAPTAIN JOHN J. GRADY, L-2
FF WILLIAM J. SMITH, E-21
MARCH 24, 1900
While operating a 3rd alarm Basement fire, 15 men were dropped into the basement. Some grabbed onto windowsils and were not injured, some fell into 10 feet of water and were injured. Foreman Grady, FF Bowen & Smith were trapped under the 10 feet of water and drowned.
FF DANIEL F. MULLIN, E-4
MAY 4, 1900
While acending a ladder with hose, the hose was charged before FF Mullin could maintain a secure grip on the ladder. He was thrown to the pavement below fracturing his skull.
FF MICHAEL EMMETT, E-261
JULY 26, 1900
It is believed FF Emmett fell off the Engine and was ran over by the horses.
Foreman MATHEW FOHEY, E-213
AUGUST 24, 1900
Apparent heart attack in quarters
FF FRANK FEATHERSTON, E-54
JANUARY 28, 1901
Overcome by smoke
FF MORTIMER A. ROBERTS, E-231
FEBRUARY 6, 1901
When responding to a fire, the Engine hit a rut in the road. FF Roberts was thrown to the ground and ran over by the steamer.
FF JOHN GEARY, L-2
FEBRUARY 21, 1901
When responding to an alarm, Ladder 2 Foreman saw civilian in the intersection waving Ladder 2 on. It wasn't until in the intersection that the Foreman noticed the Trolly couldn't stop in time. The rear of the apparatus was struck with such force pushing it into the air. FF Geary was thrown to the ground, his head was crushed by the apparatus, killing him instantly.
FF CHRISTOPHER BOYNE, E-241
MARCH 21, 1901
A fire in a big frame building was underway. The firemen were changing from exerior to interior attack. The fire reached the rafters and when the firemen reached the interior, the entire roof was on fire. Suddenly the rafters fell with a crash and 4 firemen were buried. Boyned was in the center of the collapse.
FF JAMES E. NUGENT, L-104
APRIL 14, 1901
FF Nugent advanced passed the hose line to the floor above. When the line was opened, Nugent was caught in steam. He was removed to the hospital and died 4 hours later.
FF WILLIAM RYAN, L-7
NOVEMBER 4, 1901
FF Ryan fell while dismounting the apparatus, striking his head. He was transported to Bellevue where he later died.
FF THOMAS J. COONEY, E-223
MARCH 19, 1902
While loading for passengers in Hoboken, the ship Brittish Queen caught fire. The fire spread to other ships, and the ships broke free from their berth. FF Cooney, Operating on Fireboat Seth Low, was operating on Governors Island, where 1 ship ended up. They were operating a hose line from a dock that was unfinished. FF Cooney lost his footing and fell into the river. No one noticed him missing for several minutes. The strong tides carried him away and he drowned.
FF PATRICK J. QUAIL, L-18
OCTOBER 11, 1902
Fireman Quail was the tillerman while responding to a reported window curtain fire. A block from the firehouse, the apparatus hit the curb and FF Quail was thrown from his seat. He shattered his skull.
FF JAMES DAWE, E-239
NOVEMBER 29, 1902
Fell 40 feet while attempting to enter a window from a fire escape.
BATTALION CHIEF THOMAS A. COPPINGER, Chief of 23rd District (Now Bn-33)
ASST FOREMAN WILLIAM F. JEFFERY, E-226 (BFD E-126)
FF MICHAEL J. O'TOOLE, L-105 (BFD L-55)
DECEMBER 26, 1902
Box 36 - 214 Plymouth Street
While operating at a fully involved 5 story factory, the front wall bulged and collapsed with out warning. The collapse destroyed Water Tower 6 and the members standing on it.
FF JAMES G. CORBETT, L-9
JANUARY 19, 1903
Box 268 - 396 Bowery
4 Alarm fire at Boston Excelsior Company. It had taken members 3 hours to batter theiron door to the building to gain entry. Once inside, a piece of machinery on the 3rd floor fell through, striking the 2nd floor, putting a hole in the floor, allowing 2 water-soaked bales of excelsiior to fall through. FF Corbett was struck by both and pinned against a truck inside. The bails were as heavy as lead.
FOREMAN JOHN T. ANDARIESE, E-1
FEBRUARY 26, 1903
Box 341 - 837-847 Broadway
Fell 2 stories from 6th to 4th floor while packing up after a fire.
FF WILLIAM McNALLY, L-3
MAY 5, 1903
Box 364 - 257 1st Avenue
Fireman McNally spotted a victim at the top floor of a 4 story building that had fire on all 4 floors. The ladder was thrown and McNally flew up and entered the window, ducking below the flames. He found and moved the victim back to the window when the room lit up. McNally fell back into the room. Fireman McEvoy of Ladder 3, dove in the window to remove McNally. McNally was unconscious but regained conscioiusness at Bellevue. He suffered terribly before dying 2 days later. His last words were 'Good bye all, Good bye mother' as she sat at his bedside. He was only 23 years old.
FF JOHN J. SULLIVAN, E-62
OCTOBER 28, 1903
FF Sullivan complained of not feeling well. He eventually died of an apparent heart attack.
BATTALION CHIEF MARTIN M. COLEMAN, Bn-6
FF RICHARD J. JOYCE, E-55
DECEMBER 21, 1903
Box 189- 190 Mott Street
While operating at a 5 Alarm fire at a Lumber Company, BC Coleman & Fireman Joyce were caught in a collapse. BC Colman received the James Gordon Bennett Medal in 1896 for catching a female who jumped from a window. Fireman Joyce was on the job for 10 days and not on duty at the time, but he was at the firehouse because he was excited for his new job and eager to learn. He jumped on the Engine when they turned out for the fire.
ASST FOREMAN GEORGE GIBSON, L-118 (BFD L-68)
JANUARY 22, 1904
Box 29 123-127 Plymouth St.
While acending a scaling ladder to the 6th floor, Asst Foreman Gibson fell. His body caught a prong hook on the ladder and his body hung impaled before it fell to the ground.
FF CHRISTOPHER DRESSEL, E-238 (BFD E-138)
FF ARTHUR J. RENK, E-238 (BFD E-138)
FF PETER J. GAFFENEY, E-238 (BFD E-138)
FEBRUARY 1, 1904
Box 493- 2-50 Noble St Brooklyn.
Overcome by smoke and gases at the American Manufacturing Company plant fire.
ENGINEER MARK A. KELLY, E-16
FEBRUARY 25, 1904
Engineer Mark A Kelly responded with his company to 'The Great Fire of Baltimore' on Feb. 7th 1904. Engines 5, 7, 12, 16, 26, 27, 31 & 33 with Ladder 5 were sent to the steamship City of Baltimore for a report of a fire. It turned out, the Steamship wasn't on fire, it was the City of Baltimore that needed help. A fire in Downtown Baltimore was burning out of control for more than 24 hours and they needed help. The companies that responded didn't prepare for a long trip to Baltimore; no money or warm clothes. While down there, they operated in dangerous positions preventing spread of the fire. On the way back, Engineer Kelly, cold and when, became ill and died from pneumonia.
FF HUGH F. ARRAGONI, E-19
FF John J Crean, E-19
FF Thomas F Madigan, E-19
APRIL 27, 1904
Box 432- 654 W 30 Street.
While operating a handline, a wall of the building collapsed, crushing them. FF Arragoni lived to be rescued and reported the other 2 firemen still buried, then died shortly after. FF Crean & Madigan died instantly.
FF JAMES W. GERDES, E-3
JUNE 1, 1904
3 firemen were testing new hose in front of the firehouse. The pressure was gradually increased to 180psi when the hose burst. The nozzleman lost the nozzle which flew back and struck Fireman Gerdes in the face. He was unconsious and died of cerebral hemorrhage.
FF PETER S. CLARK, E-229
SEPTEMBER 11, 1904
While responding at a high rate of speed, a child ran out into the street in front of the apparatus. Unable to stop, Fireman Clark steered the horses to the side and over a curb. The apparatus overturned crushing Fireman Clark under it.
FF PATRICK LENNON, E-260
DECEMBER 1, 1904
While operating on November 26th, Fireman Lennon was assigned to the roof of the Queens County Court House. When he dismounted the ladder, the roof became engulfed in flames. He was transported to the hospital where he died a week later.
Foreman JAMES L. HAVILAND, E-257
JANUARY 15, 1905
Foreman Haviland fell down the pole hole.
Assistant Foreman George F McGeary, BFD L-58 (now L-108)
Injured March 1st, 1905, Died March 2nd, 1905
Box 231 – Gardiner & Maspeth Aves.
While operating at the Valvoline Oil Company fire along Newtown Creek, BFD L-58 became in danger of catching fire. Asst Foreman McGeary was ordered to move it. He walked between it and one of the burning tanks. The tank containing 10,000 gallons of benzene exploded, the force blew McGeary out of the oil yard, across Maspeth Ave landing on a frozen lake. Asst Foreman McGeary was a 19 year veteran and left behind a wife.
FF William Brown, E-76
Injured March 18, 1905, died March 25, 1905
Eng.76 responded to a fire at Antique Room at National Academy of Design. While operating, FF Brown fell through to the next floor. He was pulled out, burned and bruised and suffering from a fracture of the right leg. He later succumbed to his injuries.
FF Samuel Lilley, E-38
March 30th, 1905
Box 874 – W 167 St & Broadway.
FF Lilley was washing down a fire that was burning for days in the subway tunnel. The members were lowered into the tunnel and started flowing water in the line when bricks and cement began to fall in large quantities. Lilley was struck in the abdomen. As other members tried to rescue members, the top of the tunnel continued to collapse. All members except Lilley were rescued. The IRT Section boss got a rescue crew together and after hard work, located Lilley’s lifeless body. Lilley left behind 3 children.
Foreman Willaim J Wieland, L-9 detailed ABC Bn-4
April 25, 1905
Box 171 – 315-321 Grand St Manhattan.
Foreman Wieland was Acting Battalion Chief in the 4th Battalion. While ascending a ladder to the 2nd floor, the ladder slipped throwing him and his aide to the ground. He suffered from 3 broken ribs and internal injuries.
FF John Carbush, E-102
Injured June 7th, 1905 died June 8th, 1905
Box 258 – Conover & Reed Streets.
FF Carbush was fighting a 3 alarm fire at the Bush docks at the foot of Conover Street. While operating on the roof, it gave way tossing all into the burning cotton. FF Carbush suffered from a broken back. He was 33 years old and left behind a wife and 2 children.
FF William J Dayton, L-3
August 13, 1905
Box 270 – 3rd Ave & East 13 Street.
While responding to a false alarm, crossing 3rd avenue at 10pm, a northbound car struck the rig. Every member was thrown from the rig, FF Dayton was pinned against an elevated pillar. It was some time before he was extricated, he died 6 minutes after he had been carried into an adjacent drug store. Frank Hand was identified by a witness as the man who pulled the box and was placed under arrest. When he was told that his false alarm cost a firefighters life, he immediately burst into tears.
Asst Foreman Daniel J Sheehan, E-67
November 5th, 1905
Box 778 – 284 St Nicholas Ave
Asst Foreman Sheehan relieved the officer in Eng.37 for breakfast. Eng. 37 was sent to a 2 alarm fire. While attempting to gain access to the cellar through an air shaft when a boiler on the 5th floor exploded, blowing out 30ft of brick wall. The wall came down on Sheehan and his men. Sheehan was killed instantly. It took 10 minutes to dig the men out.
Foreman John F Walsh, FF Dennis J Healy, FF George B Christman JR, Engine 14
FF Thomas F Halpin Jr, Ladder 24
March 26th, 1906
Box 256 – 43 Downing Street Manhattan.
While operating at a fire in a 7 story factory, Foreman Walsh and his men entered an older building int eh rear of the one on fire. From the windows, they were directing water toward the burning building. The men were in a building that was over 100 years old. When the fire buildings rear wall collapsed, it took down the building the members were operating in. FF Healy’s body was the 1st to be removed, barely alive after over 30 minutes of being buried. He died several minutes later. The collapse happened at 130pm and it was late into the night before the bodies of the other 3 men were pulled out. Foreman Walsh was 42 years old, married with a family. He was cited 3 times for bravery
FF JAMES W. McCUSKER, E-203
NOVEMBER 4, 1906
Box 728 - 3rd St & Hoyt St.
Members of Engine 103 (E-203) were operating on the roof extension of the Pilgrim Steam Laundry Company when the wall of the main building collapsed onto them, burying them under burning debris. Fire was throughout the 4 story bldg. It went to 4 Alarms. Chief Croker arrived at the fire with the 3rd alarm companies & saw the danger the men were in on the roof. He was on his way to get the men off the roof when the back wall fell. Fireman James W McCusker, age 27, was killed instantly with every bone in his body broken. He was taken to his home where his wife & 4 children were waiting for him to come home from work. They had no idea of his death until the Fire Department Chaplain brought the news a short time before the body was delivered at the house.
ENGINEER WILLIAM H. RUSH, E-49
Injured November 12th, died November 14th, 1906
Blackwell's Island
While responding to an alarm, Engineer of Steamer Rush fell from the rig & fractured his skull. No other information could be found on his death. (His son died LODD April 25th 1912)
FF JOSEPH FINGER, L-29
DECEMBER 25, 1906
St Annes Ave & E 138 St
FF Joseph Finger was driving Ladder 29 back to quarters from a fire at 271 Ryder Ave. While turning onto St Annes off 138 St, the horses bolted. FF Finger, not wearing his seatbelt, was jerked from his seat to the ground and the wheels passed over him. 6 other firemen were injured, none serious.
FF Daniel J. Campbell, E-32 & FF Thomas F Lennon, E-32
JANUARY 6, 1907
Box 76 - 54 Roosevelt St Manhattan.
FF THOMAS MCNAMARA, E-266
JANUARY 23, 1907
Engine 166 (now 266) was making a push in a cottage. McNamara had the nozzle when members noticed him stagger & fall to the floor. He was removed & rushed to the hospital where he succumed to smoke inhalation. He was the oldest member of the department at the age of 63. He was a member of the Brooklyn Fire Department since 1877.
FF HARRY F. BAKER, E-26 & FF Adam Damm, E-26
FEBRUARY 26, 1907
Engine 26 was 1st due to a basement fire at 573 8th Ave. The membersf went into the basement of the fire building. One by one, the members were all overcome by smoke. FF Damm was the first to fall & he was taken out by Captain of Engine 26 but they made it as far as the stairs before the Captain was overcome. After a while, other companies sensed something was wrong, went down & found everybody overcome. FF Damm & Baker passed due to inhaling ammonia fumes.
CAPTAIN JOHN RYAN, E-80
APRIL 8, 1907
Metropolitan Powerhouse 723 Leonx Ave. Box 805
The west wall of the 4 story building collapsed spreading flames to the tenement houses on Lenox Ave. When the wall fell, it landed on the members of Engine 80.
FF FREDERICK MASSERLI, E-245
AUGUST 2, 1907
FF JAMES SMITH, L-104
SEPTEMBER 14, 1907
FF EDWARD D. LAHEY, E-240
SEPTEMBER 25, 1907
FF JOHN J. CAREY, L-110
SEPTEMBER 28, 1907
FF CHARLES E. PARKS, E-43
NOVEMBER 8, 1907
FF GEORGE A. O'CONNOR, E-72
JANUARY 10, 1908
FF THOMAS F. PHILLIPS, E-72
JANUARY 10, 1908
FF MATTHEW MILLER, E-249
JANUARY 30, 1908
FF THOMAS P. EGLINTON, L-10
FEBRUARY 4, 1908
FF JOHN J. McCONNELL, E-4
FEBRUARY 4, 1908
DEPUTY CHIEF CHARLES A. KRUGER, Div-2
FEBRUARY 14, 1908
FF HENRY HANSON, L-112
DECEMBER 14, 1908
BATTALION CHIEF MICHAEL E. C. GRAHAM, Bn-35
FEBRUARY 14, 1909
FF CHARLES E. MEADOWS, E-262
AUGUST 13, 1909
FF FRANCIS V.A. MAHER, L-110
DECEMBER 23, 1909
1910
LT FREDERICK SCHULTZ, E-21
JANUARY 4, 1910
FF JOSEPH H. WHITE, E-16
MARCH 28, 1910
FF JOHN F. FECHER, E-7
APRIL 23, 1910
Box 87 - 70 Duane Street
The members of Engine 7 entered the building to open the iron shutters on the windows. Once on the 2nd floor landing, FF John Fecher dashed up to the 3rd floor as the stairwell collapsed. Assuming that Fecher would open the shutters and escape onto the fire escape, the rest of the men retreated back outside and went to work. As for Fecher, his run for life was full of agonizing pain. Everything around him was blazing and smoke closed in around him slowley benumbing his senses. He shouted for help, but there was no one to hear him. No one will ever know how many times he fell the struggled up and staggered onward toward the window. Now, his clothing took fire from the heat and as he stumbled on, he beat the little flames with his hands. His face was burned black and his voice was finally burned silent. He reached a window looking down on the Manhattan Alley side. The huge iron shutter was heavy, and no one will ever know the agony attended his labor to open it. Finally he did open it and stood for a moment, a flaming figure in the open window. The firemen of Engine 12 who raced to the Manhattan Alley at that moment and begun to get ready for action, saw him. To the flaming figure standing in the window, they yelled to hold a minute, and they would turn the water on him. He hesitated half a second and then pitched forward toward the pavement. His skull was fractured and several ones were broken. There was not a big crowd here. They gathered around the dying man. Several firemen of Engine 12 stopped to look at the huddled figure, but they did not know he was a fireman or what happened to him. The ambulance came and took him away to the hospital, in removing his clothes there they found his badge and learned from that who he was. Fecher died in the hospital.
FF JAMES F. BARRETT, L-22
MAY 13, 1910
FF TIMOTHY COTTER, E-6
JUNE 6, 1910
FF WILLIAM F. HEALEY, E-10
JUNE 6, 1910
FF DANIEL A. HART, E-89
OCTOBER 27, 1910
FF ANTON JIRANEK, E-215
JANUARY 7, 1911
FF LEO HACKBARTH, L-32
JANUARY 11, 1911
FF STEPHEN T. RAY, JR, E-59
MARCH 6, 1911
BATTALION CHIEF WILLIAM DEVLIN, Bn-4
SEPTEMBER 24, 1911
CAPTAIN JAMES A. HAGEN, E-207
NOVEMBER 3, 1911
LT JOHN F. TIMMONS, L-105
DECEMBER 23, 1911
BATTALION CHIEF WILLIAM J. WALSH, Bn-2
JANUARY 9, 1912
FF GEORGE FARRELL, E-26
FEBRUARY 13, 1912
FF HENRY J. KAISER, E-231
APRIL 6, 1912
BATTALION CHIEF JOHN RUSH, Bn-5
APRIL 25, 1912
FF WILLIAM F. STANTON, E-203
OCTOBER 23, 1912
FF WILLIAM MAURER, E-218
NOVEMBER 2, 1912
CAPTAIN CHARLES BASS, E-79
NOVEMBER 16, 1912
BATTALION CHIEF WILLIAM J. DUFFY, Bn-8
MAY 5, 1913
FF BRERETON E. JOHNSON, E-77
AUGUST 13, 1913
ENGINEER JOHN B. BARGET, E-234
OCTOBER 5, 1913
FF JEREMIAH LEONEY, L-106
NOVEMBER 27, 1913
LT THOMAS MITCHELL, L-22
NOVEMBER 28, 1913
FF THOMAS J. MCMANUS, E-40
DECEMBER 16, 1913
FF JOHN B. DORAN, E-156
JUNE 25, 1914
FF JAMES W. THOMPSON, E-68
APRIL 27, 1915
FF JOHN DUFFY, E-83
SEPTEMBER 7, 1915
FF MICHAEL D. CURTIN, E-60
NOVEMBER 15, 1915
FF MATHEW J. WARD, E-65
DECEMBER 26, 1915
FF IGNATIUS F. NEUSCH, E-293
APRIL 3, 1916
FF JAMES J. SKELLY JR, E-280
APRIL 16, 1916
FF RAPHAEL A. FOX, L-22
OCTOBER 1, 1916
FF CHRISTIAN L. WALTER, E-15
MARCH 17, 1917
CAPTAIN THOMAS F. KEARNS, L-148
APRIL 12, 1917
FF PATRICK O'CONNOR, E-289
APRIL 12, 1917
FF HARRY E. FLYNN, L-7
SEPTEMBER 13, 1917
FF JOHN J. FREIN, E-65
JANUARY 4, 1918
FF JAMES CASEY, E-202
JANUARY 6, 1918
LT CHARLES J. MURPHY, E-26
JANUARY 9, 1918
FF JOHN W.T.F. KOCHER, E-54
JANUARY 16, 1918
FF MICHAEL WALL, E-151
FEBRUARY 3, 1918
FF FRANCIS R. TWOMEY, E-55
MARCH 16, 1918
FF HENRY OLTMANN, L-28
AUGUST 8, 1918
FF HENRY J. HELMKEN, L-123
OCTOBER 13, 1918
FF CHARLES J. JOHNSON, E-58
OCTOBER 14, 1918
FF JOHN J. KELLY, JR, L-1
OCTOBER 18, 1918
While assigned to the Military Service Unit, FF John J Kelly became sick with influenza while being stationed at Camp Merritt, NJ. The epidemic of 1918 cost 15-21 million deaths worldwide and over 12 thousand New Yorkers that year.
BATTALION CHIEF MATTHEW J. CUMMINGS, Bn-21
OCTOBER 25, 1918
FF BENJAMIN H. FAY, L-102
NOVEMBER 2, 1918
CAPTAIN JOSEPH FITZGERALD, E-207
DECEMBER 18, 1918
FF CHARLES SNYDER, E-62
JANUARY 4, 1919
FF GEORGE J. SCANLON, E-44
JANUARY 19, 1919
FF JOSEPH G. SCHMITT, E-44
JANUARY 19, 1919
FF FRED FEMPEL, E-257
JANUARY 25, 1919
FF WILLIAM E. SCHALLE, E-16
FEBRUARY 4, 1919
FF ALFRED J. KUNDIE, L-114
FEBRUARY 17, 1919
FF PATRICK J. LEE, E-221
MAY 16, 1919
CAPTAIN EDWARD F. NEALIS, E-226
MAY 17, 1919
FF CHARLES B. FRANSSEN, E-8
MAY 24, 1919
FF JOSEPH MCDONOUGH, E-18
JULY 30, 1919
1920
FF THOMAS F. BRENNAN, E-251
FEBRUARY 26, 1920
FF MICHAEL KARKEL, E-251
FEBRUARY 26, 1920
FF JAMES BRENNAN, E-251
FEBRUARY 28, 1920
FF FRANK CALLMEYER, E-251
MARCH 3, 1920
FF JAMES J. HUGHES, E-251
MARCH 3, 1920
CAPTAIN SAMUEL BROWN, E-251
MARCH 26, 1920
FF HARRY WILSON, E-252
JULY 17, 1920
FF DENIS DONOVAN, E-20
AUGUST 17, 1920
FF STEPHEN J. FINN, E-15
NOVEMBER 18, 1920
FF JOHN KEUPP, L-101
DECEMBER 29, 1920
FF JOSEPH A. FLANAGAN, E-44
JULY 31, 1921
FF THOMAS BEHAN, L-21
SEPTEMBER 12, 1921
FF WILLIAM F. SELLUIGER, L-102
SEPTEMBER 18, 1921
LT JAMES T. BROWN, L-45
JANUARY 29, 1922
Lt James Brown was injured while responding to Box 2509 in the Bronx. The apparatus struck a trolly pole on the Washington Bridge and caused Lt Brown's leg to be crushed. He died in Fordham Hospital 3 days later on January 29th, 1922, dispite valiant efforts by members of the department who tried to save his life by donating blood for a transfusion. He was a member of the FDNY for over 20 years.
FF THOMAS D. HASSETT, E-58
FEBRUARY 13, 1922
FF HENRY P. REINHARDT, L-21
MARCH 15, 1922
FF FREDERICK G. BRANDT, E-208
MARCH 25, 1922
FF JAMES V. O'DONNELL, E-259
MAY 28, 1922
FF EMMET F. DONNELLY, L-134
JUNE 15, 1922
FF ADRIAN CURNEN, E-26
JUNE 18, 1922
FF JAMES H. MALONE, E-219
JULY 18, 1922
LT JOHN J. SCHOPPMEYER, E-13
JULY 18, 1922
FF LOUIS J. FARRELL, L-33
SEPTEMBER 24, 1922
FF JOHN F. DUNNE, L-142
FF MICHAEL E. HANLEY, L-142
LT JAMES GRIFFIN, E-285
FEBRUARY 6, 1923
Box 1232 - Atlantic Ave & Rockaway Blvd
A Long Island Railroad Train going about 60 mph struck Ladder 142 at the Rockaway Blvd crossing, just below the Unioncourse Station. John Dunne was 36 years old was a member of the FDNY for 17 years, was decapitated by the wheels of the train. His body was found under the wheels of the 3rd car. FF Michael Hanley was the driver of the truck, died in the ambulance which was taking him to St. Mary's Hospital. Lt James Griffin was hurled from the truck and fell across the live third rail. He was severely shocked and burned. His clothing caught fire and after he was taking from the third rail, he was taken to St Mary's Hospital and died the next day. Ladder 142 was responding to a call at Blake Ave & Crescent St. The hose wagon had crossed the tracks without seeing the train. The express train rounded the curve when the truck was in the middle of the crossing. Upon seeing the Ladder Truck, the train engineer applied the brakes and collided with the Ladder truck and dragged it for 2 blocks before stopping. A heavy snow was falling at the time and the rails were wet. A special policeman and a gate man for the railroad were arrested for negligence. It was the gate mans 1st day on the job.
FF WILLIAM J. AEILLO, E-26
MARCH 30, 1923
FF JULIUS SPANIER, E-26
MARCH 30, 1923
FF RAYMOND F. FARRELL, E-230
AUGUST 21, 1923
FF JAMES J. SULLIVAN, E-230
AUGUST 21, 1923
LT ALBERT E. DONOVAN, E-303
JANUARY 21, 1924
CAPTAIN JAMES SHAW, E-159
MARCH 20, 1924
FF THOMAS J. CONNOLLY, L-28
APRIL 10, 1924
FF WILLIAM LEICHSENRING, L-124
APRIL 18, 1924
FF JAMES J. MCCORMACK, E-40
JULY 4, 1924
FF JAMES J. MURPHY, E-69
JULY 4, 1924
CAPTAIN JAMES R. STARKEY, L-112
JULY 16, 1924
ASSTISTANT CHIEF JOSEPH CRAWLEY, CHIEF OF DEPT.
JANUARY 13, 1925
LT WILLIAM FLETCHER, RESCUE 1
FEBRUARY 3, 1925
BATTALION CHIEF MICHAEL F. HARLEY, Bn-43
SEPTEMBER 29, 1925
FF JOHN E. MILLER, E-278
NOVEMBER 24, 1925
FF PATRICK DALY, E-278
NOVEMBER 26, 1925
FF WILLIAM L. MORAN, E-56
JUNE 30, 1926
FF JAMES O'DWYER, E-56
JUNE 30, 1926
FF CHARLES R. NAGLE, E-306
AUGUST 11, 1926
FF CHRISTOPHER QUINN, E-284
NOVEMBER 11, 1926
DEPUTY CHIEF JOHN O'HARA, BROOKLYN & QUEENS
DECEMBER 18, 1926
FF EDWARD J. FOX, E-77
JANUARY 27, 1927
FF JOHN M. GRANE, E-77
JANUARY 27, 1927
FF JOSEPH A. HESLIN, E-9
JANUARY 27, 1927
CAPTAIN JOHN S. ROBERTS, E-15
JANUARY 28, 1927
FF STEVE A. WILLIAMSON, E-33
FEBRUARY 22, 1927
FF PETER PARKS, E-24
FEBRUARY 23, 1927
FF HENRY HOLSTER, E-73
APRIL 14, 1927
FF MICHAEL J. CUNNINGHAM, E-82
MAY 12, 1927
FF EDWARD J. KNAPP, E-258
JULY 7, 1927
FF WILLIAM CARLOCK, E-62
AUGUST 29, 1927
FF GEORGE E. WALKER, L-40
SEPTEMBER 26, 1927
CAPTAIN DAVID M. LYNCH, L-1
Injured October 30, 1927
Died OCTOBER 31, 1927
Captain David Lynch of Hook & Ladder Co # 1 died last night in Bbeekman Street Hospital of pneumonia induced by Either Pneumonia for an operation after he was injured at a fire Sunday night. The operation was a minor one; 2 toes were being amputated after his foot had been crushed between a wheel of the ladder truck and the curb as he jumped from the truck. Several hours before his death, Dr Harry M Archer of the Fire Department observed signs of the malady known to physicians as 'either pneumonia'. A member of Rescue Company 1 with an inhaler and oxygen tanks was assigned to his bedside, but the efforts were unavailing. Captain Lynch was 37 years old. He joined the Fire Department on July 1, 1913, and had been in charge of # 1 company for 3 years. He was the Recording Secretary of the Fire Captains Association. He left behind a widow and 2 small children.
FF BERNARD O'KANE, E-227
DECEMBER 25, 1927
FF JOHN DWYER, L-78
FEBRUARY 6, 1928
FF BERNARD J. REILLY, E-274
FEBRUARY 25, 1928
CAPTAIN GEORGE C. STRAUSS, E-206
FEBRUARY 26, 1928
FF JOHN J. DONOHUE , L-2
APRIL 3, 1928
FF JACOB G. GULDE, E-289
OCTOBER 26, 1928
FF JOHN E. RAUCH, E-261
NOVEMBER 30, 1928
FF HARRY SCHUMANN, E-271
DECEMBER 11, 1928
FF WILLIAM H. KELLY, E-159
MARCH 10, 1929
LT JOHN MAYER, E-291
MAY 24, 1929
FF LOUIS LUBCKER, E-50
JUNE 5, 1929
FF JAMES H. MURPHY, L-9
JUNE 20, 1929
LT TIMOTHY E. COUGHLIN, E-79
OCTOBER 28, 1929
FF WILLIAM VOGEL, L-1
Injured November 25, 1929
Died NOVEMBER 27, 1929
Box 206 - 18 Hamilton Street
Fire conditions were severe when FF William Vogel & Edward Conroy of Hook & Ladder Co # 1 proceeded up the smoke-filled interior stairway to rescue persons on upper floors. On the 3rd story, they were trapped by fire and severely burned. Disregarding his own safety, FF Conroy picked up his unconscious comrade. In doing so, the seared flesh was scraped from his hand and arms, but he managed to carry him to the stairway where oth were assisted to the street. FF Vogel died in the hospital on the 27th.
FF JOHN J. HENDERSON, E-276
DECEMBER 8, 1929
1930
PILOT JOHN J. HARVEY, E-86
FEBRUARY 11, 1930
CAPTAIN CHARLES H. FUREY, E-245
FEBRUARY 14, 1930
FF HENRY J. HOEHN, L-15
FEBRUARY 27, 1930
FF FRANK C. MURRAY, E-33
MARCH 2, 1930
LT JAMES A. O'BRIEN, L-116
APRIL 19, 1930
FF JOHN J. WHELAN, L-152
MAY 31, 1930
FF JOSEPH SULLIVAN, E-62
JULY 19, 1930
FF FRANCIS M. DONELON, L-3
AUGUST 10, 1930
CAPTAIN EDWARD A. DOUGHERTY, E-202
OCTOBER 4, 1930
DEPUTY CHIEF BERNARDO F. CARLOCK, Div.4
NOVEMBER 29, 1930
LT THOMAS F. KAIN, E-212
JANUARY 12, 1931
FF GEORGE L. BYRNE, E-301
FEBRUARY 6, 1931
FF JOHN DEGNAN, E-35
APRIL 7, 1931
BATTALION CHIEF JOHN J. DOOLEY, Bn-48
JUNE 6, 1931
FF WILLIAM ORMSBY, L-101
SEPTEMBER 7, 1931
FF MATHEW J. DUNN, L-14
OCTOBER 14, 1931
LT WILLIAM KOSTINEC JR, L-21
MARCH 22, 1932
CAPTAIN MATTHEW LYNCH, E-281
MARCH 30, 1932
CAPTAIN FREDERICK J. TREFCER, L-9
MAY 17, 1932
FF CHARLES G. RAPPE, L-32
MAY 18, 1932
FF JOSEPH LaGRANGE, L-108
MAY 20, 1932
LT JAMES O'DONNELL, L-163
MAY 29, 1932
FF THADDIUS CONNOLLY, L-32
JULY 27, 1932
LT JOHN H. COSGROVE, E-65
FF PETER A. DALY, E-39
FF THOMAS S. FINN, E-65
FF JAMES F. GREENE, E-65
FF LOUIS HARDINA, L-16
LT JAMES HARTNETT, L-16
FF WILLIAM L. PRATT, L-7 detailed to L-2
AUGUST 1, 1932
Box # 66-22-924, 113 E. 57TH ST.
RITZ TOWER
EXPLOSION IN 2ND SUBCELLAR
FF EDWARD R. MALONEY, E-39
AUGUST 18, 1932
FF WELLINGTON HACKETT, E-13
DECEMBER 15, 1932
DEPUTY CHIEF JOHN FLOOD, Div.3
DECEMBER 20, 1932
FF JOHN V. LOGAN, E-37
JANUARY 24, 1933
FF FERDINAND RIVIELLO, L-14
FEBRUARY 20, 1933
FF JOHN V. STORCH JR, L-6
MAY 6, 1933
FF JOHN J. FEELEY, E-14
MAY 18, 1933
LT JOHN W. SMITH, L-115
JUNE 18, 1933
FF PATRICK MALONEY, L-149
AUGUST 3, 1933
LT THOMAS A. BOWLER, L-43
JANUARY 15, 1934
FF JOSEPH P. AHERN, E-48
APRIL 10, 1934
FF FREDERICK V. ERB, E-231
JULY 23, 1934
BATTALION CHIEF JOHN A. SLOWEY, Bn-40
AUGUST 1, 1934
FF CORNELIUS HEALY, E-233
JANUARY 2, 1935
LT JOHN H. SEEMAN, E-227
JANUARY 2, 1935
FF GEORGE W. SAMPSON, E-30
JANUARY 18, 1935
CAPTAIN WILLIAM J. HEAD, E-13
MARCH 1, 1935
FF ERNEST MATTES, L-129
APRIL 26, 1935
FF JOHN CARROLL, L-48
APRIL 28, 1935
FF RAYMOND M. SANDS, E-307
AUGUST 24, 1935
FF MICHAEL F. LOGAN, E-321
SEPTEMBER 5, 1935
FF CHARLES SCHOENER, E-13
MARCH 7, 1936
FF JOSEPH A. SCANLON, E-293
MAY 13, 1936
FF JOSPH DUNN, E-202
NOVEMBER 4, 1936
FF WILLIAM S. NEVILLE, E-217
DECEMBER 10, 1936
FF JOSEPH T. FOSSE, E-40
FEBRUARY 26, 1937
FF MICHAEL J. MULVEY, E-207
MARCH 7, 1937
FF FRED GERNER, E-96
AUGUST 5, 1937
FF PETER J. HARMON, E-61
SEPTEMBER 24, 1937
FF JOSEPH MCNAMARA, E-239
OCTOBER 17, 1937
LT JOHN DURKIN, E-2
NOVEMBER 24, 1937
FF HARRY J. KETT, L-77
MARCH 10, 1938
LT THOMAS MEEHAN, E-9
APRIL 3, 1938
FF JAMES F. HUGHES, E-48
MAY 3, 1938
CAPTAIN JOSEPH TRACY, E-48
MAY 3, 1938
LT CHRISOPHER J. PLUNKETT, E-8
SEPTEMBER 3, 1938
LT PATRICK McKEON, E-244
OCTOBER 25, 1938
FF THOMAS J. HITTER, E-290
OCTOBER 31, 1938
FF JOHN J. JAKOBY, L-35
NOVEMBER 5, 1938
FF THOMAS H. BARRAGRY, E-241
DECEMBER 24, 1938
FF ANDREW B. GEORGE, E-36
JANUARY 3, 1939
FF CEASAR J. MACARI, L-128
JANUARY 24, 1939
FF CHARLES R. WILLS, L-163
MARCH 18, 1939
FF JAMES A. HAGAN, L-36
MARCH 29, 1939
FF JOHN J. LYONS, E-250
APRIL 17, 1939
FF WILLIAM E. LEHMANN, E-272
AUGUST 24, 1939
FF JOSEPH McCARTHY, E-50
OCTOBER 21, 1939
CAPTAIN PHILLIP W. HUBLITZ, E-60
NOVEMBER 13, 1939
FF JOHN J. FINLEY, E-201
NOVEMBER 17, 1939
FF GERALD T. HANLEY, E-282
DECEMBER 13, 1939
FF HENRY C. FOSTER, E-321
DECEMBER 23, 1939
LT JOHN E. MURPHY, E-1
DECEMBER 27, 1939