Howard A. Stewart, February 16th, 1948
On Monday, February 16, 1948 at 9:11 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1526, 7th and Market Streets for a fire in Gibson’s Furniture Store located at 624-28 Market Street.
Upon returning to his quarters (11th Battalion at Preson and Haverford) after the fire, Battalion Chief Howard A. Stewart went to his office where he was later found dead.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 8 - May 1, 1922
Transferred Hoseman Engine 25 - January 4, 1924
Promoted Lieutenant Engine 13 - January 1, 1931
Transferred Lieutenant Engine 5 - February 16, 1933
Transferred Lieutenant Engine 67 - March 16, 1935
Transferred Lieutenant Engine 8 - February 1, 1938
Promoted Captain Engine 40 - October 1, 1939
Transferred Captain Truck 5 - February 1, 1940
Promoted Battalion Chief 11th Battalion - July 16, 1946