Francis P. O’Brien
Battalion Chief Francis P. O’Brien, assigned to the Fourth and Second Battalions of the Baltimore City Fire Department was killed while fighting a 9-alarm fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Store located at 507 E. Baltimore Street. He and 5 other firefighters were killed when the roof and wall collapsed on them during the fire. He […]
Richard F. Melzer
Firefighter Richard F. Melzer, assigned to Engine 15/Truck 2 of the Baltimore City Fire Department was killed while fighting a 9-alarm fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Store located at 507 E. Baltimore Street. He and 5 other firefighters were killed when the roof and wall collapsed on them during the fire. He was survived by […]
Rudolph A. Machovec
Firefighter Rudolph A. Machovec, assigned to Engine 15/Engine 23 of the Baltimore City Fire Department was killed while fighting a 9-alarm fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Store located at 507 E. Baltimore Street. He and 5 other firefighters were killed when the roof and wall collapsed on them during the fire. He was survived by […]
Anthony M. Reinsfelder
Firefighter Anthony M. Reinsfelder, assigned to Truck 16 of the Baltimore City Fire Department was killed while fighting a 9-alarm fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Store located at 507 E. Baltimore Street. He and 5 other firefighters were killed when the roof and wall collapsed on them during the fire. He was survived by his […]
Joseph C. Hanley Jr.
Firefighter Joseph C. Hanley Jr., assigned to Engine Company 13 of the Baltimore City Fire Department was killed while fighting a 9-alarm fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Store located at 507 E. Baltimore Street. He and 5 other firefighters were killed when the roof and wall collapsed on them during the fire. He was survived […]
William W. “Biff” Barnes
Firefighter William W. “Biff” Barnes, assigned to Engine 17 of the Baltimore City Fire Department was killed while fighting a 9-alarm fire at the Tru-Fit Clothing Store located at 507 E. Baltimore Street. He and 5 other firefighters were killed when the roof and wall collapsed on them during the fire. He was survived by […]