Charles J. Monaghan, January 1st, 1940
On Monday, January 1, 1940 at 1:52 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 628, 4th and Wharton Streets for a fire in a three-story brick apartment house located at 1324 S. 5th Street.
The fire was located in the basement of the building, and when Engine 3 arrived Hoseman Charles J. Monaghan was the first to enter. Shortly thereafter, it was found that Hoseman Monaghan was missing. After about a half hour search, his body was found face down in the water which had been used to extinguish the fire. It was determined that he had been overcome by the smoke and illuminating gas.
When Hoseman Monaghan was found, he was passed through the cellar window, placed in a blanket and rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital. After about an hour in a respirator, he was pronounced dead.
Other firemen injured in this fire included Captain Edward Nass of Engine 46, Lieutenant James McFeeters of Engine 10, Hoseman John Roche of Engine 10, Hoseman Louis Podolsky, and Lieutenant Charles Schoenleber.
Charles J. Monaghan, January 1st, 1940
On Monday, January 1, 1940 at 1:52 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 628, 4th and Wharton Streets for a fire in a three-story brick apartment house located at 1324 S. 5th Street.
The fire was located in the basement of the building, and when Engine 3 arrived Hoseman Charles J. Monaghan was the first to enter. Shortly thereafter, it was found that Hoseman Monaghan was missing. After about a half hour search, his body was found face down in the water which had been used to extinguish the fire. It was determined that he had been overcome by the smoke and illuminating gas.
When Hoseman Monaghan was found, he was passed through the cellar window, placed in a blanket and rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital. After about an hour in a respirator, he was pronounced dead.
Other firemen injured in this fire included Captain Edward Nass of Engine 46, Lieutenant James McFeeters of Engine 10, Hoseman John Roche of Engine 10, Hoseman Louis Podolsky, and Lieutenant Charles Schoenleber.
Career History
Appointed Ladderman Truck 11 - March 16, 1926
Transferred Hoseman Engine 3 - November 16, 1926
Transferred Hoseman Fireboat 3 - April 1, 1927
Transferred Hoseman Engine 3 - June 2, 1927
Transferred Ladderman Truck 2 - April 16, 1934
Transferred Hoseman Engine 3 - February 6, 1936