Foreman (Captain) Jacob Allen

Foreman (Captain) Jacob Allen was assigned to Engine 4. On 5/28/1857, he was operating at a four- story factory fire when a chimney collapsed striking him on the head and instantly killing him. He was 35 years old at the time of his death.

James Lee

Fireman James Lee was assigned to Engine 5. On 5/15/1877, he was fighting a mutual-aid fire in East Newark when he collapsed due to a fatal heart attack. His badge # was 226 and he was 42 years old at the time of his death.

Ladderman George T. Yatman

Ladderman George T. Yatman was assigned to Truck 2. On 12/25/1878, he was operating on a ice covered roof when he fell striking a factory wall next door and to the ground in an alley and killed instantly. His badge # was and he was 25 years old at the time of his death.

Wilson E. Hennion

Fireman Wilson E. Hennion was assigned to Engine 10. On 3/21/1881, he was fighting his first fire when he got separated from the rest of his company. He was found dead on the second floor due to smoke inhalation. His badge # was and he was 24 years old at the time of his death.

Alfred H. Budd

Fireman Alfred H. Budd was assigned to . On 3/1/1882, he was killed in the line of duty. His badge # was 129.

Daniel McGee

Fireman Daniel McGee was assigned to Engine 5. He was exercising the horses with the exercise wagon on 11/17/1883 when he fell and was crushed by the wheels of the wagon. His badge # was 13 and he was about 48 years old.

James Stivers

Fireman James Stivers was assigned to Engine 2. On 3/31/1894, Engine 2 was responding to an alarm, he fell off the steamer and was killed when he was run over by the wheels. His badge # was 13.

Fireman Charles W. Kinsey was assigned to Truck 4. On 7/27/1899, Truck 4 was struck by a trolley car while returning from an alarm from Box 321. He was the tillerman and suffered critical injuries and later that day died. His badge # was 86 and he was 43 years old at the time of his death.

Theodore C. Baker

Fireman Theodore C. Baker was assigned to Truck 4, where he was the Assistant Driver. On 11/28/1899, he was found in the basement of quarters, where he collapsed of an apparent heart attack. His badge # was 159 and he was 35 years old at the time of his death.

John W. Brown

Fireman John W. Brown was assigned to Engine 4. On 2/27/1900, he was caught under and crushed by a falling wall at a third-alarm fire at W. V. Snyder and Company Dry Goods Store at the northwest corner of Broad and Cedar Streets. He died from his injuries on 3/18/1900. His badge # was 104 and he was 44 years old at the time of his death.

John J. Gougherty

Fireman John J. Gougherty was assigned to Chemical 1. On 3/11/1903, at Box 24 at 74 Market Street, he was caught in a backdraft at a saloon and mattress manufacturer fire and was severely burned. On 3/12/1903, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 10/6/1900 and assigned to Engine 11. On 3/11/1903, he transferred to Chemical 1, and his first day would also prove to be his last at Chemical 1. His badge # was 224 and he was 28 years old at the time of his death.

William F. Boland

Fireman William F. Boland was assigned to Engine 11. On 9/15/1903, Engine 11 was responding to a fatal fire when the Hose Wagon upset at Myrtle Ave. & Orange Street and F/M Boland was seriously injured. On 9/16/1903, he died from his injuries. He was appointed during the part paid/call-man system on 1/4/1867. His brother was also assigned to Engine 11, and working the day of his accident and death. His badge # was 29 and he was 58 years old at the time of his death.

Fireman Jacob Bleyhle was assigned to Truck 3. At a third-alarm fire on 4/23/1904, he was killed by a five-story brick factory collapse. He was appointed on 9/1/1894. His badge # was 138 and he was 35 years old at the time of his death.

William B. Crane

Fireman William B. Crane was assigned to Engine 3. He was killed with F/M Bleyhle on 4/23/1904. He was appointed on 7/2/1903 and assigned to Engine 3. His badge # was 283 and he was 30 years old at the time of his death.

Leo Ross

Fireman Leo Ross was assigned to Truck 3. On 4/24/1904, he died from injuries received in a three-alarm five-story brick factory collapse on 4/23/1904. His badge # was 279 and he was 25 years old at the time of his death.

Lieutenant Benjamin Birch, Jr.

Lieutenant Benjamin Birch, Jr. was assigned to Engine 5. On 3/3/1907, he was fighting a café fire at 156 Market Street in the basement when he was overcome by smoke. He collapsed into an accumulation of water on the floor and died of drowning. He was appointed on 9/1/1894, given badge #144 and assigned to Engine 5. On 8/10/1899, he was promoted to the newly created position of Lieutenant and assigned to Engine 5.

Charles E. Beebe

Fireman Charles E. Beebe was assigned to Engine 2. On 3/3/1907, he contracted a cold from exposure at a café fire at 156 Market Street. On 3/13/1907 he died from pneumonia. Lieutenant Birch, Jr. was also killed at this fire. He was appointed on 2/1/1898 to Engine 2. On 9/16/1898, he transferred to Truck 1. On 11/27/1901, he transferred to Engine 13. 6/16/02 he transferred to Engine 10. On 8/15/1904, he transferred back to Engine 2. His badge # was 185.

Alfred L. Biebel

Fireman Alfred L. Biebel was assigned to Truck 3. On 8/21/1911, while responding to an alarm, he was in the Tiller seat when the apparatus hit a rut in the road. F/M Biebel was thrown from the Tiller seat and run over by the apparatus and died from his injuries. He was appointed on 5/3/1894 and assigned to Engine 10. On 5/1/1903, he transferred to Truck 5. On 9/1/1905, he transferred to Truck 3. His badge # was 136.

August Zeitler

Fireman August Zeitler was assigned to Engine 17. On 9/27/1914, he was leaving quarters on his meal trick when he fell and struck his head on the step outside of quarters. On 9/30/1914, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 9/1/1894 and assigned as an original member of Engine 12. On 12/16/1901, he transferred as an original member of Engine 17. His badge # was 139.

Lieutenant William Flood

Lieutenant William Flood was assigned to Engine 6. While working at the three-alarm Stengel factory fire on 5/14/1915, he was caught under a collapsed wall and died from his injuries. He was appointed on 8/21/1905, given badge #342 and assigned on 9/1/1905 to Truck 3. On 5/15/1911, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Truck 7. On 5/31/1911, he transferred to Engine 6. He was 37 years old at the time of his death.

John A. Stuetz

Fireman John A. Stuetz was assigned to Engine 6. He was operating and killed with Lieutenant Flood at the Stengel factory fire on 5/14/1915. He was appointed on 11/23/1910 and on 12/1/1910 he was assigned to Engine 6. His badge # was 478 and he was 31 years old at the time of his death.

Richard C. Duenwald

Fireman Richard C. Duenwald was assigned to Engine 25. On 6/17/1916, Engine 25, which was motorized, was responding to a false alarm when it collided with Hose Wagon 12, which was horse drawn. Duenwald was thrown from the Engine, suffered massive injuries and died. He was appointed on 9/16/1913 and assigned on 9/23/1913 as an original member of Engine 25. His badge # was 547.

Lieutenant Joseph J. Owens

Lieutenant Joseph J. Owens was assigned to Truck 3. On 12/22/1916, Truck 3 was responding to an alarm when they collided with Salvage Corps' apparatus. Lieutenant Owens was seriously injured and on 12/25/1916 he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 6/12/1900, given badge #218 and assigned to Truck 2. On 9/17/1901, he transferred to Engine 4. On 3/15/1905, he transferred to Engine 7. On 5/31/1910, he transferred to Engine 11. On 10/11/1913, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Truck 3. He was 45 years old at the time of his death.

Joseph A. Donahue

Fireman Joseph A. Donahue was assigned to Engine 23. Engine's 23 & 9 were involved in an accident on 6th Avenue. Not knowing he had a spinal injury, F/M Donahue died on 12/21/1918. He was appointed on 6/4/1918 and assigned to Engine 23. His badge # was 818.

Battalion Chief Dennis Guidera

Battalion Chief Dennis Guidera was assigned to the Fire College. On 2/14/1920, he died from pneumonia due to severe exposure at a fire a short time ago. He was appointed on 1/1/1891, given badge # 114 and assigned to Truck 3. On 7/1/1905, he was promoted to Lieutenant of Truck 3. On 5/5/1909, he was promoted to Captain and assigned as an original member of Truck 8. On 12/1/1911, he transferred to Truck 3. On 12/1/1912, he was promoted to Battalion Chief and assigned to District 1. On 12/6/1918, he transferred to the School of Instruction or Fire College.

Joseph C. Wooley

Fireman Joseph C. Wooley was assigned to Engine 22. On 6/3/1922, Engine's 22 & 4 collided at Plane and Warren Streets just after 6 P.M., while responding to Box 14 at 42 Warren Street. F/M Wooley was thrown from Engine 22 and suffered a fractured skull. Several other members were injured. On 6/10/1922, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 8/31/1918 temporarily and assigned on 9/1/1918 to Engine 22. On 10/1/1919, he was made a permanent member and remained at Engine 22. His badge # was 860.

Captain John J. Wagner

Captain John J. Wagner was assigned to Engine 16. On 1/3/1929 at 6:05 A.M., he was operating on the roof of the Central Stamping Co. factory fire at 900 South 18th Street when the smokestack fell collapsing the roof and sending him to the ground. He was found dead in the debris. He was appointed on 5/10/1911, given badge #488 and assigned to Engine 8. On 10/1/1914, he transferred to Engine 5. On 6/1/1922, he was promoted to Captain and assigned to Engine 14. On 3/1/1924, he transferred to Engine 16.

Michael J. McManus

Fireman Michael J. McManus was assigned to Engine 10. On 8/24/1929, he was fighting a fire on Charlton Street when he was hit by a falling beam. On 8/26/1929, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 6/5/1918 and assigned to Engine 20. On 7/23/1918, he went into the Army. He returned to duty on 6/17/1919 and returned to Engine 20. On 12/6/1926, he transferred to Engine 10. His badge # was 848.

John A. Curran

Fireman John A. Curran was assigned to Engine 26 but detailed to Truck 3. On 11/21/1929, Truck 3 was responding to an alarm at 73 Shipman Street at 4:19 P.M. The truck was proceeding on West Market Street after taking a sharp curve from old Wallace Place, when just East of Rutgers Street the Truck struck a florist truck at 174 West Market Street. F/M Curran was riding the side of the tiller section and was thrown to the pavement and crushed. He died a short time later at the hospital of internal injuries. He was appointed on 6/3/1902 and assigned on 6/16/1902 to Engine 5. The same day, he was transferred to Engine 8. On 1/6/1908, he transferred to Engine 14. On 1/8/1908, he transferred back to Engine 8. On 12/29/1928, he transferred to Engine 26. His badge # was 265 and he was 49 years old at the time of his death.

Michael J. Fagan

Fireman Michael J. Fagan was assigned to Water Tower 1. After a run on 9/20/1931, Water Tower 1 was backing into quarters when F/M Fagan collapsed due to a heart attack and died. He was appointed on 6/3/1902 and assigned to Engine 16. On 10/19/1907, he transferred to Truck 2. On 12/1/1908, he transferred to Engine 22. On 5/31/1910, he transferred to Engine 19. On 5/31/1911, he transferred to Engine 3. On 9/15/1914, he transferred to Engine 1. On 3/16/1915, he transferred to Water Tower 1. On 12/1/1916, he transferred to Reserve Stables. On 4/16/1917, he transferred back to Water Tower 1. His badge # was 266.

Joseph P. Lynch

Fireman Joseph P. Lynch was assigned to Truck 8. While Truck 8 was responding to an alarm on 10/25/1933, he fell as the Truck was approaching the incident scene, striking his head on the ground. On 10/26/1933, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 9/16/1913 and assigned on 9/23/1913 to Engine 14. On 9/15/1914, he transferred to Engine 16. On 4/16/1921, he transferred to Truck 8. His badge # was 539.

George D. Frainey

Fireman George D. Frainey was assigned to Truck 4. He was battling a three-alarm factory fire on 10/4/1937 when an explosion occurred and he was struck in the head by a falling beam, which killed him instantly. He was appointed on 4/16/1917 and assigned on 4/18/1917 as an original member of Squad 1. On 4/3/1918, he transferred to Engine 3. On 8/3/1923, he transferred to Truck 5. On 6/1/1925, he transferred and became an original member of Truck 11. On 10/1/1926, he transferred back to Squad 1. On 7/24/1935, he transferred to Truck 4 when Squad 1 was disbanded. His badge # was 783 and he was 46 years old at the time of his death.

Arthur J. Kinsella

Fireman Arthur J. Kinsella was assigned to Engine 27. On 5/28/1938 F/M Kinsella was driving the Hose Wagon to an alarm when he had a heart attack and died. Another F/M riding the step of the Wagon got to the ignition and steering wheel to bring the rig to a stop. He was appointed on 6/5/1918 and assigned on 6/6/1918 to Truck 2. On 7/1/1918, he transferred to Squad 2. On 11/7/22, Squad 2 became Engine 30. He later transferred to Engine's 30,17 & 27. His badge # was 846.

John E. Schumacher

Fireman John E. Schumacher was assigned to Engine 18. On 7/23/1938, he collapsed outside at a fire scene of a heart attack and died. He was appointed on 4/10/1907 and assigned on 5/1/1907 to Engine 5. On 10/19/1907, he transferred to Water Tower 1 & Reserve Stable. On 4/27/1908, he was just assigned to Water Tower 1. On 5/23/1908, he transferred to Engine 1. On 9/15/1914, he transferred to Engine 18. His badge # was 405 and he was 55 years old at the time of his death.

Captain (Acting Battalion Chief 1) George A. Jacques

Captain (Acting Battalion Chief 1) George A. Jacques was assigned to Engine 22. During a basement fire at Station 1567 on 10/27/1938 at 11:20 P.M., he became disoriented and collapsed due to asphyxiation by smoke and gas fumes. At the time he was not wearing a mask. On 10/28/1938, he died from his injuries along with F/M Fred Herrmann. He was appointed on 5/19/1915, given badge #605 and assigned on 6/1/1915 to Engine 19. On 11/1/1915, he transferred to Truck 6. On 12/1/1915, he transferred back to Engine 19. On 7/22/1918, he went into the Army. He returned to duty on 3/14/1919 at Engine 19. On 7/16/1925, he was promoted to Captain and assigned to Truck 3. Later, he transferred to Engine 22. He was 45 years old at the time of his death.

Frederick W. Herrmann

Fireman Frederick W. Herrmann was assigned to Truck 12. He was injured in the same way as Captain Jacques at a basement fire on 10/27/1938. He also was not wearing a mask at the time. He died from his injuries on 10/28/1938. He was appointed on 12/10/1901 and assigned on 12/16/1901 to Engine 6. On 11/1/1905, he transferred to Engine 17. On 12/15/1906, he transferred to Truck 2. On 6/8/1911, he transferred to Reserve & Supply 1. On 10/1/1913, he was detailed to the Repair Shop and transferred there on 10/15/1916. On 11/16/1915, he transferred to Engine 24. During 1916, he was commended for meritorious work in fighting a fire, resulting from an ammonia explosion on Elizabeth Avenue where several civilians were killed. On 5/5/1919, he transferred to Engine 12. He later transferred to Truck 12. His badge # was 239 and he was 61 years old at the time of his death.

Captain John J. Walser

Captain John J. Walser was assigned to Engine 32. While fighting a brush fire on 5/3/1939, he collapsed in cardiac arrest. An inhalator was used for some time, but he was pronounced dead. He was appointed on 4/13/1917, given badge #719 and assigned 4/16/1917 to Engine 11. On 5/28/1918, he went into the Army. On 6/2/1919, he returned to duty at Engine 11. On 8/1/1920, he transferred to Squad 2, which became Engine 30 on 11/7/1922. He was promoted to Captain on 4/15/1931 and assigned to Engine 32. He was 47 years old at the time of his death.

James F. Gillick

Fireman James F. Gillick was assigned to Truck 4. On 12/20/1941, Truck 4 was returning from an alarm when they collided with a tractor-trailer at McCarter Highway. F/M Gillick was seriously injured when he was thrown from the tiller seat. On 12/25/1941, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 2/23/1927 and assigned on 3/1/1927 to Truck 4. On 4/17/1933, he was transferred to Engine 3. On 6/1/1933, he was transferred back to Truck 4. His badge # was 315 and he was 43 years old at the time of his death.

Francis E. Corbett, Jr.

Fireman Francis E. Corbett, Jr. was assigned to Engine 6. On 7/31/1946, Engine 6 was responding to an alarm when it collided with Truck 5. F/M Corbett was impaled on Truck 5's tiller step and seriously injured. On 8/8/1946, he died from his injuries. He was appointed on 10/9/1919 and assigned on 10/16/1919 to Engine 21. He later transferred to Engine 6. His badge # was 924 and he was 52 years old at the time of his death.

William F. Manger (Acting Captain)

Fireman William F. Manger (Acting Captain) was assigned to Engine 20. On 11/13/1948, Engine 20 was responding to an alarm when it was struck by an auto. Both vehicles caught fire resulting in 3 of 4 civillians dying of burns as well as F/M Manger. Another F/M, Benedict Witkus was seriously burned in the accident. His badge # was 306.

Benedict T. Witkus

Fireman Benedict T. Witkus was assigned to Engine 20. On 11/20/1948, he died from serious burns received on 11/13/1948, which also killed F/M William Manger. His badge # was 210.

Captain Frank J. Welch

Captain Frank J. Welch was assigned to Engine 8. On 8/9/1950, he was getting out of the apparatus upon arrival at a fire alarm when he collapsed and died due to a heart attack. He was appointed on 4/13/1917, given badge # 766 and on 4/16/1917 assigned to Engine 1. On 2/24/1918, he went into the Army. He returned to duty on 6/2/1919 at Engine 1. On 4/15/1931, he was promoted to Captain and assigned to Engine 8.

William C. Catherwood

Fireman William C. Catherwood was assigned to Truck 6. On 10/19/1951, he collapsed in quarters in cardiac arrest and died. He was appointed on 2/26/1924 and assigned on 3/1/1924 to Truck 6.

Leonard S. Growney

Fireman Leonard S. Growney was assigned to Engine 35. On 6/22/1957, Engine 35 was operating at a truck fire when he collapsed of a heart attack and died. He was appointed on 9/1/1941. He later transferred to Engine 31(Fireboat 2). On 1/10/1954, he transferred to Engine 35. His badge # was 244.

Joseph G. Buhl
(Acting Captain)

Fireman Joseph G. Buhl was assigned to Salvage 1. At Station 5328 at 0443 hours on 4/11/1961, he was operating at a four-alarm fire at the Englehorns meat packing plant on Avenue L when a wall collapsed on top of him. He died from his injuries a short time later. He was appointed on 2/15/1956 and assigned to Engine 18. He later transferred to Salvage 1. His badge # was 360 and he was 35 years old at the time of his death.

Salvatore Vacca

Fireman Salvatore Vacca was assigned to Truck 11. At a two-alarm fire on South 11th Street on 10/13/1962, he was attempting an interior rescue when he became trapped on the second floor. He was found later dead of smoke inhalation. He was appointed on 3/1/1959. His badge # was 902.

Captain Frank E. Kirkbride

Captain Frank E. Kirkbride was assigned to Truck 7. On 4/7/1963, he received smoke inhalation while fighting a fire in a structure. He was treated and taken home, where he later collapsed of a heart attack. He was appointed on 12/16/1949, given badge #695 and assigned to Truck 8. On 3/1/1959, he was promoted to Captain. He was 47 years old at the time of his death.

William T. Reed

Fireman William T. Reed was assigned to Truck 6. On 5/22/1964, he was working on the roof of a wood frame fire when he collapsed and died of a heart attack. He was appointed on 5/1/1942.

Hugo Gambacorta

Fireman Hugo Gambacorta was assigned to Truck 1. On 9/11/1965, he was overhauling at a fire where several occupants were rescued. He collapsed and died of a heart attack. He was appointed on 9/24/1962. His badge # was 448.

Captain Raymond R. Reilly

Captain Raymond R. Reilly was assigned to Truck 1. On 4/8/1966, while off duty in Bloomfield, he was electrocuted and killed while trying to rescue a boy stuck up in a train tower. A civillian was also killed trying to help. The boy was rescued by Bloomfield Firefighters. He was appointed on 6/16/1942. During 10/1954, he was promoted to Captain and assigned to Truck 1.

Captain Michael F. Moran

Captain Michael F. Moran was assigned to Engine 11. On 7/15/1967 during the Newark Riots, he climbed Truck 11's aerial to check the roof of a building where a fire alarm sounded. An unknown sniper shot him while on the aerial. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was appointed on 12/16/1949. On 10/7/1960, he was promoted to Captain.

Edward G. Dennis

Fireman Edward G. Dennis was assigned to Engine 18. On 7/14/1968, Dennis was Engine 18's pump operator at a four-alarm fire. He collapsed at the scene of a heart attack and died. His badge # was 668 and he was 41 years old at the time of his death.

Lineman John DiNicolas

Lineman John DiNicolas was assigned to the Fire Alarm Division. On 9/22/1968 he was at the Jersey shore in Lavalette, and attempted to try to save a boy in a rip tide. L/M DiNicolas also became caught in the rip tide resulting in him drowning, but the boy was saved. His body was recovered several hours later.

Captain Thomas F. Martin

Captain Thomas F. Martin was assigned to Engine 29. On 6/13/1969, Captain Martin did not report downstairs after his night tour was completed. He was found in the Captains room in his bed dead of a heart attack suffered while asleep. He was appointed on 11/16/1941 and given badge #198. On 5/1/1946, he transferred to Engine 10. On 7/30/1950, he was promoted to Captain and assigned on 8/1/1950 to Engine 29.

Captain Anthony V. Lardiere

Captain Anthony V. Lardiere was assigned to Engine 12. On 5/7/1972, a collapse occurred during overhaul at a three-alarm fire at a vacant three-story brick building. Captain Lardiere was killed as a result. He was appointed on 7/1/1948 and given badge #402. He was later promoted to Captain. On 4/8/1963, he transferred to Truck 4. He was 54 years old at the time of his death.

Captain Dominick N. LaTorre

Captain Dominick N. LaTorre was assigned to Truck 4. He was killed with Captain Lardiere and F/M Schoemer on 5/7/1972. He was appointed on 1/1/1952. On 9/2/1967, he was promoted to Captain.

Russell C. Schoemer, Jr.

Fireman Russell C. Schoemer, Jr. was assigned to Truck 5. He was killed with Captain's Lardiere and LaTorre on 5/7/1972. He was appointed on 11/6/1967. His badge # was 315.

William F. Olvaney, Jr.

Fireman William F. Olvaney, Jr. was assigned as D/C 1's Aide. He had a heart attack at Engine 6's quarters on 7/19/72. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later. He was appointed on 9/1/1943. He later transferred to Truck 9. On 6/8/1970, he transferred as D/C 1's Aide. His badge # was 295.

Captain Daniel J. McCoy

Captain Daniel J. McCoy was assigned to Fireboat 1. On 7/30/1972, the company was out on a drill when Captain McCoy collapsed on the Fireboat and died due to a heart attack. He was appointed on 7/1/1948 and given badge #407. He later transferred as D/C 1's Aide, and to Truck 1. On 10/7/1960, he was promoted to Captain.

Captain Emilio L. Pinal

Captain Emilio L. Pinal was assigned to Community Relations. On 9/16/1972, he fell down a staircase after attempting to save occupants at a three-alarm fire. He was treated for injuries, went home, and later suffered a heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital where he died. On 10/11/1965, he was promoted to Captain. He later transferred to Community Relations.

Battalion Chief Lawrence M. Caufield

Battalion Chief Lawrence M. Caufield was assigned to Community Relations. He died in the line of duty on 3/13/1976. He was appointed on 3/16/1947. On 10/31/1954, he was promoted to Captain. On 4/6/1964, he was promoted to Battalion Chief.

Deputy Chief Joseph F. Doll, Jr.

Deputy Chief Joseph F. Doll, Jr. was assigned to Fire Prevention. He died in the line of duty on 3/17/1977. He was appointed on 7/1/1951. On 3/1/1959, he was promoted to Captain of Engine 10. On 6/19/1967, he was promoted to Battalion Chief and assigned to Roving. On 1/27/1970, he transferred to B/C 4. He was later promoted to Deputy Chief.

Harry F. Halpin

Fireman Harry F. Halpin was assigned to Truck 2. On 8/16/1980, he was overhauling at a fire when he stepped out onto the fire escape, which collapsed to the ground. On 8/20/1980, he died of severe head injuries. He was appointed on 2/25/1974. His badge # was 963 and he was 33 years old at the time of his death.

James M. Murray

Fireman James M. Murray was assigned to Truck 10, but on 8/12/1984, he was working a mutual swap at Engine 18. At a three-alarm high rise fire, he was operating on the fire floor when he became separated from the rest of the company. He was found in cardiac arrest and died. He was appointed on 6/19/1978. He was 40 years old at the time of his death.

Captain Joseph P. McCarthy

Captain Joseph P. McCarthy was assigned to Truck 12. During overhaul at an extinguished structure fire on 11/24/1991, he collapsed in cardiac arrest. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. He was appointed on 9/24/1960 and was given badge #420. During 10/1965, he transferred to Engine 6. He was later promoted to Captain. He later transferred to Truck 12. He was 54 years old at the time of his death.

Michael J. DeLane

Fireman Michael J. DeLane (Acting Captain) was assigned to Rescue 1. While fighting a fatal two-alarm fire on 10/29/1994, he was on an aerial with another firefighter when the firefighter's equipment came in contact with a live wire. Both F/M were electrocuted, but F/M DeLane came in contact with the wire a second time as well. F/M Delane was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was appointed on 5/2/1988. He later transferred to Rescue 1. His badge # was 387 and he was 33 years old at the time of his death.

Richard A. Heinze

Fireman Richard A. Heinze was assigned to Truck 12. On 6/4/1999, Truck 12 had returned from a run, and a short time later F/M Heinze collapsed in the bunkroom in cardiac arrest. All attempts to revive him proved futile and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was 47 years old at the time of his death.

Lawrence J. Webb

Fireman Lawrence J. Webb was assigned to Engine 13. On 5/22/2001, he was fighting a blaze at 47 Beaumont Place when he was found in cardiac arrest. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was appointed on 4/21/1986. He was 37 years old at the time of his death. His badge # was 624.