Elmer Clothier, July 20th, 1968
On Saturday, July 20, 1968, Firefighter Elmer Clothier reported for night shift duty at 6:00 PM.
After receiving his assignment for the night, he left the station to move his car. At about 6:10 PM, the other men of Engine 7 realized that Firefighter Clothier had not returned. The men went looking, and discovered Firefighter Clothier slumped over in his car.
The other firefighters started CPR and called the medic unit. He was rushed to Frankford Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The cause of death was determined to be a heart attack, which was brought on by the stress of a two-hour firefighting service in the extreme heat on July 17.
Elmer Clothier, July 20th, 1968
On Saturday, July 20, 1968, Firefighter Elmer Clothier reported for night shift duty at 6:00 PM.
After receiving his assignment for the night, he left the station to move his car. At about 6:10 PM, the other men of Engine 7 realized that Firefighter Clothier had not returned. The men went looking, and discovered Firefighter Clothier slumped over in his car.
The other firefighters started CPR and called the medic unit. He was rushed to Frankford Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The cause of death was determined to be a heart attack, which was brought on by the stress of a two-hour firefighting service in the extreme heat on July 17.
Career History
Appointed Firefighter Engine 57 - May 16, 1947
Transferred Firefighter Engine 52 - June 16, 1949
Transferred Firefighter Engine 7 - February 10, 1958