George McConaghy , July 23rd, 1928
On Monday, July 23, 1928 at approximately 5:30 AM, Battalion Chief George McConaghy, who was acting as Deputy 1 on this shift, responded to an alarm of fire in the vicinity of 12th Street and Montgomery Avenues. After which he returned to his quarters at Engine 29’s station, at 4th Street and Girard Avenues, and went back to bed.
When his driver, Hoseman George Nessner, went to wake him at approximately 8:00 AM he found that Chief McConaghy had died sometime between his return and 8:00 AM.
George McConaghy , July 23rd, 1928
On Monday, July 23, 1928 at approximately 5:30 AM, Battalion Chief George McConaghy, who was acting as Deputy 1 on this shift, responded to an alarm of fire in the vicinity of 12th Street and Montgomery Avenues. After which he returned to his quarters at Engine 29’s station, at 4th Street and Girard Avenues, and went back to bed.
When his driver, Hoseman George Nessner, went to wake him at approximately 8:00 AM he found that Chief McConaghy had died sometime between his return and 8:00 AM.
Career History
Appointed Ladderman Truck “E” June 9, 1891
Transferred Ladderman Truck “A” May 5, 1895
Promoted Foreman Truck “E” July 23, 1896
Transferred Foreman Engine 49 January 9, 1903
Transferred Foreman Engine 22 May 1, 1907
Transferred Foreman Engine 3 June 22, 1907
Transferred Foreman Engine 1 November 10, 1909
Transferred Foreman Engine 10 December 2, 1911
Transferred Foreman Engine 1 April 11, 1912
Transferred Foreman Engine 10 December 17, 1912
Transferrred Foreman Engine 44 September 1, 1913
Promoted Battalion Chief 1st Battalion February 5, 1914
Transferred Battalion Chief 6th Battalion April 17, 1918
Transferred Battalion Chief 1st Battalion July 1, 1920