John F. Garrow, February 19th, 2024
Battalion Chief John Garrow began his shift at Battalion 8, C platoon at 4th & Arch Streets. Shortly after his shift began, he suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to the hospital where he died shortly after.
Career History
Appointed to Phila. Fire Academy-December 31, 1993
Transferred to Ladder 9-April 4, 1994
Transferred to Ladder 13- March 6, 1995
Transferred to Engine 68-July 22, 1995
Transferred to Engine 29- July 6, 2000
Promoted to Lieutenant - June 3, 2002
Transferred to Division 2 (as Pool Officer)-June 3, 2002
Transferred to Engine 50-March 2, 2004
Transferred to Engine 11-January 17, 2007
Promoted to Captain-April 24, 2007
Transferred to Engine 9-April 24, 2007
Transferred to Engine 55- January 7, 2011
Transferred to Ladder 16- January 8, 2014
Transferred to Engine 25-March 18, 2017
Promoted to Battalion Chief -April 3, 2017
Transferred to Division 2 (as Pool Chief)-April 3, 2017
Transferred to Battalion 2-May 13, 2017
Transferred to Battalion 8-2017