John Peck, August 19th, 1894
On August 14, 1894, at 10:50 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 143, Ridge Avenue and Wissahickon Station, for a fire in a two-story frame stable located at the corner of Main and Sumac Streets, occupied by John Anderson and owned by S.S. Keely.
While at this fire, Foreman John Peck, of Engine 39, suffered serious injuries from “inhaling smoke and gas fumes.” Foreman Peck died of his injuries on August 19, 1894, just five days later.
John Peck, August 19th, 1894
On August 14, 1894, at 10:50 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 143, Ridge Avenue and Wissahickon Station, for a fire in a two-story frame stable located at the corner of Main and Sumac Streets, occupied by John Anderson and owned by S.S. Keely.
While at this fire, Foreman John Peck, of Engine 39, suffered serious injuries from “inhaling smoke and gas fumes.” Foreman Peck died of his injuries on August 19, 1894, just five days later.
Career History
Appointed Ladderman Truck “B” - December 12, 1874
Promoted Foreman Truck “B” - September 5, 1883
Transferred Foreman Engine 39 - February 9, 1892