July 15, 1981 We remember Firefighter Scott D. Duncan Ladder Company No. 1 Died July 16, 1981 of Injuries Received
While operating at a fire at 206 Trinity St. SW, FF Duncan fell to the ground trying to escape the sudden fire in a commercial building. On the evening of July 15, 1981, companies one and five along with engine seven responded to a report of a structure fire at 206 Trinity Street, S.W. The arriving companies found light smoke issuing from the third floor windows of a three story, heavy timber mercantile building. Firefighters entered the building through a broken window and ascended via an interior stairway. At the third floor they found a small fire burning on the floor. A booster line was called for as Captain Jerry Ingram and Firefighter Scott Duncan of Ladder One, along with Firefighter Ronnie Stewart of Engine Five waited for their hoseline, the fire suddenly burst forth, cutting off the firefighters from the stairway. They were driven to the windows, pausing briefly before falling to the ground. All three were seriously injured, with FF Duncan succumbing to his massive injuries on July 16, 1981. Captain Ingram and FF Stewart were awarded disability retirements.
– Robert Kern
Scott and I graduated from the Atlanta Fire Academy together.
– Robert Kern
Scott is my nephew. He was an awesome young man just starting life. We miss him and will always honor his memory.
– Elaine Avans Clay
Scott Duncan was a respectable mild mannered young man, whom will always hold my greatest respect. I was on the relieving shift that morning of the accident.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
Rest in Peace
– Carl RaymondJuly 15, 1981 We remember Firefighter Scott D. Duncan Ladder Company No. 1 Died July 16, 1981 of Injuries Received
– Robert KernWhile operating at a fire at 206 Trinity St. SW, FF Duncan fell to the ground trying to escape the sudden fire in a commercial building. On the evening of July 15, 1981, companies one and five along with engine seven responded to a report of a structure fire at 206 Trinity Street, S.W. The arriving companies found light smoke issuing from the third floor windows of a three story, heavy timber mercantile building. Firefighters entered the building through a broken window and ascended via an interior stairway. At the third floor they found a small fire burning on the floor. A booster line was called for as Captain Jerry Ingram and Firefighter Scott Duncan of Ladder One, along with Firefighter Ronnie Stewart of Engine Five waited for their hoseline, the fire suddenly burst forth, cutting off the firefighters from the stairway. They were driven to the windows, pausing briefly before falling to the ground. All three were seriously injured, with FF Duncan succumbing to his massive injuries on July 16, 1981. Captain Ingram and FF Stewart were awarded disability retirements.
Scott and I graduated from the Atlanta Fire Academy together.
– Robert KernScott is my nephew. He was an awesome young man just starting life. We miss him and will always honor his memory.
– Elaine Avans ClayScott Duncan was a respectable mild mannered young man, whom will always hold my greatest respect. I was on the relieving shift that morning of the accident.
– Hakim ATIF MuhammadREST IN PEACE MY BROTHER