William F. James, June 22nd, 1915
On Tuesday, June 22, 1915 at 2:57 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 3473, 2nd and Erie, for a fire in Potter’s Oil Cloth Company, 2nd and Venango.
During this fire, Ladderman John Hillman Jr. of Truck 7 and Battalion Chief William F. James of the 6th Battalion were killed by a falling wall. Eleven other members of the fire department were also injured.
The fire reached 3 alarms. The loss was set at $100,000.
William F. James, June 22nd, 1915
On Tuesday, June 22, 1915 at 2:57 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 3473, 2nd and Erie, for a fire in Potter’s Oil Cloth Company, 2nd and Venango.
During this fire, Ladderman John Hillman Jr. of Truck 7 and Battalion Chief William F. James of the 6th Battalion were killed by a falling wall. Eleven other members of the fire department were also injured.
The fire reached 3 alarms. The loss was set at $100,000.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 15 - October 22, 1892
Promoted Assistant Foreman Engine 15 - April 11, 1894
Transferred Assistant Foreman Engine 29 - July 23, 1896
Promoted Foreman Engine 15 - February 9, 1897
Transferred Foreman Engine 25 - August 10, 1900
Transferred Foreman Engine 33 - October 12, 1901
Transferred Foreman Engine 52 - December 1, 1911
Transferred Foreman Engine 33 - January 1, 1912
Promoted Battalion Chief 6th Battalion - September 1, 1913