National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Private
Age: 29
Year of Death: 1952

Bernard Crump

Private Crump, of the St. Louis Fire Department, died after Engine 17 and Hook and Ladder 9 collided at Vandeventer and Easton while responding to an alarm. The accident also claimed the lives of Privates William Grady and Clarence Paschang.

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.

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  1. To my uncle Bernard – I’m proud to have been named in your honor, and thank you for your service.

    – Bernard Crump