Long Island City FD (became FDNY) LODD FF Edward McDowell LIC FD Engine 6 (became FDNY Engine 260) 2/9/1898

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Fire Service Line of Duty Death​

February 9 at 9:26 PM

February 9, 1898 - LODD
Fireman Edward McDowell, 29
No. 6 Engine
Long Island City Fire Department, New York (paid department)
Became Engine 260 FDNY

Fireman McDowell was found dead in quarters.

RIP. Never forget.

 

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Original firehouse - LIC Engine 6 (FDNY Engine 260) 685 Vernon Blvd.

 

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RIP

 

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LIC Fire Department companies 1898 before consolidation into NYC and FDNY later in 1898.