6/24/1873 a Springfield, OH firefighter “fell to his death while advancing hose line to the belfry at First Lutheran Church fire (Wittenberg Ave. and High St.) that had been struck by lightning. He fell 35 feet and had suffered a broken neck upon landing.” 6/24/1898 a … [Read more...]

6/23/1913 the 1st NFPA Committee on Safety to Life was appointed. 6/23/1904 a Youngstown, Ohio firefighter died from a fall on the fireground. “On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke issuing from the Youngstown Consolidated Gas and Electric Companies offices at the corner … [Read more...]

6/22/1820 a Manhattan, New York firefighter died “while operating at a major fire, which had started in a turpentine distillery and spread to 36 houses, he was killed when he was caught in a building collapse.” 6/22/1872 two Chicago, IL firefighters died “while fighting a fire … [Read more...]

6/21/1982 the K-Mart Distribution Warehouse in Falls Township, PA was destroyed by fire, losses exceed $100 million, after burning flammable aerosols cans flew through open doorways in the firewalls and quickly spread fire throughout the 1.2 million square foot, 27 acres, … [Read more...]

6/20/1894 a Philadelphia, PA firefighter died on July 7, 1894 from injuries he sustained at a two-alarm fire at the Burr Brothers rag warehouse at 115 S. Water St., after a wall had collapsed. 6/20/1900 a San Francisco, CA firefighter “died of injuries and burns received while … [Read more...]

6/19/1867 nine Philadelphia, PA firefighters were killed “while operating at a major fire involving a theater, they were killed when they were caught under the collapsing front wall. In addition to the firefighters, three performers and three spectators were also … [Read more...]

6/18/2007 Charleston, SC nine firefighters were killed when the roof collapsed during a fire in a furniture warehouse. Firefighters went into the building believing it could be kept under control. One employee made it out and a second was rescued, when the roof collapsed hurling … [Read more...]