James A. Eells, August 20th, 1901
On Monday, August 19, 1901 at 4:21 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1339, 29th and Passyunk Avenues for a fire at the Atlantic Refining Company in Point Breeze. The fire reached five alarms and the fire loss amounted to $480,000.
Foreman James A. Eells of Engine 49, Ladderman Frank Davis of Truck “I”, and Hoseman John McCullen of Engine 49 were burned to death when a tank of oil collapsed, engulfing them in flaming oil.
History also shows that at least 38 other members of the fire department received severe burns or other injuries at this fire, including Chief Engineer James Baxter, Assistant Engineer Leithead, 4 members of Engine 46, 3 other members of Engine 49, 8 members of Truck “I” and many others.
James A. Eells, August 20th, 1901
On Monday, August 19, 1901 at 4:21 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1339, 29th and Passyunk Avenues for a fire at the Atlantic Refining Company in Point Breeze. The fire reached five alarms and the fire loss amounted to $480,000.
Foreman James A. Eells of Engine 49, Ladderman Frank Davis of Truck “I”, and Hoseman John McCullen of Engine 49 were burned to death when a tank of oil collapsed, engulfing them in flaming oil.
History also shows that at least 38 other members of the fire department received severe burns or other injuries at this fire, including Chief Engineer James Baxter, Assistant Engineer Leithead, 4 members of Engine 46, 3 other members of Engine 49, 8 members of Truck “I” and many others.
Career History
Appointed Ladderman Truck A - May 27, 1882
Transferred Hoseman Engine 20 - March 16, 1883
Transferred Hoseman Chemical Co. - December 8, 1886
Promoted Foreman Engine 16 - July 6, 1892
Transferred Foreman Engine 44 - March 9, 1895
Transferred Foreman Engine 49 - January 1, 1901