This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. While this firefighter has not been officially honored at the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available.
On May 7, 1934, two Paterson firemen – John O’Neill of Engine 9 and Allen Saal of Truck 3 – were fatally injured when a wall collapsed the St. Bonaventure Lyceum at Carlisle Avenue and Ramsey Street. The fire at Box 413 went to three alarms. Several others were injured.
– Vinny Del Giudice