Michael J. Tobin, December 8th, 1913
On Monday, December 8, 1913 at 10:12 AM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1778, 12th and Ellsworth Streets for a fire in a 2-story brick grocery store located at 1124 Ellsworth Street.
While responding to the incident, Captain Michael J. Tobin of Engine Company 24 was killed while riding on the running board of Battalion Chief William H. Murphy’s car. The car collided with Chemical 1 at Broad and Bainbridge Streets.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 17 - November 5, 1885
Promoted Assistant Foreman Engine 17 - April 11, 1894
Transferred Assistant Foreman Engine 32 - March 2, 1896
Transferred Assistant Foreman Truck “B” - April 1, 1900
Transferred Assistant Foreman Engine 17 - February 19, 1909
Transferred Assistant Foreman Truck 2 - November 2, 1910
Transferred Assistant Foreman Truck 4 - January 27, 1912
Promoted Captain Engine 24