John Doyle, March 7th, 1918
On Wednesday, January 23, 1918 at 10:30 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 2428, 56th and Wyalusing Avenues, for a fire in the Brooks Public School, a 3-story brick and stone building located at 57th and Haverford Avenue.
While operating at this fire, Hoseman James Pollick of Chemical 1, Hoseman Samuel C. Roller of Chemical 1, Lieutenant Harry Wirth of Engine 41, and Captain James D. Stewart of Truck 6 were killed under a falling wall that collapsed. The iron fence surrounding the schoolyard prevented them from escaping in time.
Seven other firemen were also injured in this catastrophe. Among them was Ladderman John Doyle of Truck 9 who was seriously injured. He died of his injuries of March 7, 1918, about a month and a half later.
The fire reached four alarms.
John Doyle, March 7th, 1918
On Wednesday, January 23, 1918 at 10:30 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 2428, 56th and Wyalusing Avenues, for a fire in the Brooks Public School, a 3-story brick and stone building located at 57th and Haverford Avenue.
While operating at this fire, Hoseman James Pollick of Chemical 1, Hoseman Samuel C. Roller of Chemical 1, Lieutenant Harry Wirth of Engine 41, and Captain James D. Stewart of Truck 6 were killed under a falling wall that collapsed. The iron fence surrounding the schoolyard prevented them from escaping in time.
Seven other firemen were also injured in this catastrophe. Among them was Ladderman John Doyle of Truck 9 who was seriously injured. He died of his injuries of March 7, 1918, about a month and a half later.
The fire reached four alarms.
Career History
Appointed Ladderman Truck 9 - June 1, 1900