James Ennis , August 19th, 1944
On Friday, August 18, 1944 at 5:39 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 759, 29th and York Streets for a fire located in a dwelling occupied by Ms. Ruth Sheppard, 2914 Arizona Street.
While responding, Truck 14 was turning north off of Ridge Avenue and onto 29th Street when they struck a soda truck and an automobile on the west side of 29th Street.
Ladderman James Ennis of Truck 14, who was tillering the truck, was hurled to the street and sustained a fractured skull. One other fireman was also injured.
Ladderman Ennis was taken to the Women’s Homeopathic Hospital where he died the next day, August 19, 1944.
James Ennis , August 19th, 1944
On Friday, August 18, 1944 at 5:39 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 759, 29th and York Streets for a fire located in a dwelling occupied by Ms. Ruth Sheppard, 2914 Arizona Street.
While responding, Truck 14 was turning north off of Ridge Avenue and onto 29th Street when they struck a soda truck and an automobile on the west side of 29th Street.
Ladderman James Ennis of Truck 14, who was tillering the truck, was hurled to the street and sustained a fractured skull. One other fireman was also injured.
Ladderman Ennis was taken to the Women’s Homeopathic Hospital where he died the next day, August 19, 1944.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 4 April 19, 1920
Transferred Ladderman Truck 14 March 16, 1932