Peter L. Murray, November 16th, 1933
On Thursday, November 16, 1933 at 5:27 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1397, 63rd and Lansdowne Avenue for a cellar fire in the Stanley Drug Company Store located at 801 N. 63rd Street.
Upon arrival, firemen found much of the stock and a refrigeration unit involved in fire. While operating at the fire, Hoseman Peter Murray of Engine 54 was found to be missing. He was later found and carried out by Hoseman Charles Carroll.
About that time, Hoseman Carroll collapsed. Both men were taken to Misericordia Hospital.
Hoseman Murray died of his injuries before reaching the hospital.
Many other firemen were sickened by the heavy smoke which contained Sulphur dioxide fumes from the refrigerator.
Five days later, on November 21, 1933, Ladderman George Cavanaugh of Truck 24 died of injuries received while fighting this fire.
Peter L. Murray, November 16th, 1933
On Thursday, November 16, 1933 at 5:27 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1397, 63rd and Lansdowne Avenue for a cellar fire in the Stanley Drug Company Store located at 801 N. 63rd Street.
Upon arrival, firemen found much of the stock and a refrigeration unit involved in fire. While operating at the fire, Hoseman Peter Murray of Engine 54 was found to be missing. He was later found and carried out by Hoseman Charles Carroll.
About that time, Hoseman Carroll collapsed. Both men were taken to Misericordia Hospital.
Hoseman Murray died of his injuries before reaching the hospital.
Many other firemen were sickened by the heavy smoke which contained Sulphur dioxide fumes from the refrigerator.
Five days later, on November 21, 1933, Ladderman George Cavanaugh of Truck 24 died of injuries received while fighting this fire.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 43 - May 22, 1922
Transferred Hoseman Engine 41 - March 18, 1926
Transferred Hoseman Engine 54 - February 16, 1932