John McCullen, August 20th, 1901
On Monday, August 19, 1901 at 4:21 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1339, 29th and Passyunk Avenues for a fire at the Atlantic Refining Company in Point Breeze. The fire reached five alarms and the fire loss amounted to $480,000.
Hoseman John McCullen of Engine 49, Foreman James A. Eells of Engine 49, and Ladderman Frank Davis of Truck “I” were burned to death when a tank of oil collapsed, engulfing them in flaming oil.
History also shows that at least 38 other members of the fire department received severe burns or other injuries at this fire, including Chief Engineer James Baxter, Assistant Engineer Leithead, 4 members of Engine 46, 3 other members of Engine 49, 8 members of Truck “I” and many others.
John McCullen, August 20th, 1901
On Monday, August 19, 1901 at 4:21 PM, an alarm was sounded on Box 1339, 29th and Passyunk Avenues for a fire at the Atlantic Refining Company in Point Breeze. The fire reached five alarms and the fire loss amounted to $480,000.
Hoseman John McCullen of Engine 49, Foreman James A. Eells of Engine 49, and Ladderman Frank Davis of Truck “I” were burned to death when a tank of oil collapsed, engulfing them in flaming oil.
History also shows that at least 38 other members of the fire department received severe burns or other injuries at this fire, including Chief Engineer James Baxter, Assistant Engineer Leithead, 4 members of Engine 46, 3 other members of Engine 49, 8 members of Truck “I” and many others.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 11 - April 19, 1873
Transferred Hoseman Engine 1 - August 2, 1878
Transferred Hoseman Engine 49 - March 9, 1901