Boston Fire Dept 6-17-72

[grumpy grizzly]

On June 17th, 1972 Boston Fire Alarm transmitted Box1571 for a building fire at 160 Commonwealth Avenue, the former Vendome Hotel. This was a 5 and 7 story building that was being remodeled. First arriving reported a "working fire" followed by a second alarm @ 1445, the third @ 1502 and the fourth @ 1506. At 1720 the fire was reported "knocked down", but at 1728 there was a collapse of an entire corner of the building. Nine firefighters had answered their last alarm. The site is now marked by a monument to honor those who paid the ultimate price with their sacrafice.

 

[fdny1075k]

Fire Lieutenant John E. Hanbury, Jr., Ladder Company 13
Fire Lieutenant Thomas J. Carroll, Engine Company 32
Fire Fighter John E. Jameson, Engine Company 22
Fire Fighter Charles E. Dolan, Ladder Company 13
Fire Fighter Joseph P. Saniuk, Ladder Company 13
Fire Fighter Thomas W. Beckwith, Engine Company 32
Fire Fighter Paul J. Murphy, Engine Company 32
Fire Fighter Richard B. Magee, Engine Company 33
Fire Fighter Joseph F. Boucher, Jr., Engine Company 22

Never forget...may they rest in peace.

http://www.cityofboston.gov/fire/memorial/vendome_fire.asp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Vendome_fire

 

[mack]

RIP



Lieutenant THOMAS J. CARROLL, E-32.
Lieutenant JOHN E. HANBURY, JR., L-13.
Firefighter THOMAS W. BECKWITH, E-32.
Firefighter JOSEPH E. BOUCHER, JR., E-22.
Firefighter CHARLES E. DOLAN, L-13.
Firefighter JOHN E. JAMESON, E-22.
Firefighter RICHARD B. MAGEE, E-33.
Firefighter PAUL J. MURPHY, E-32.
Firefighter JOSEPH P. SANIUK, L-13.


http://www3.gendisasters.com/massachusetts/6537/boston-ma-nine-firemen-killed-in-hotel-fire-june-1972

 

[68jk09]

CONTINUED RIP TO THE BOSTON BROTHERS.

 

[E82T31B27]

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[mikeindabronx]

Rest In Peace