FDNY Line of Duty Deaths
February 8, 1876 - LODD
Fireman David Clute - Engine 30
Fireman David Muldrew - Engine 30
February 11, 1876 LODD
Asst Foreman John H Bush - Engine 30
FDNY. Manhattan, New York
Firemen Clute and Muldrew were killed, and their lieutenant was critically injured, when they were caught under a collapsing wall while operating at a fire. The lieutenant died February 11th as a result of injuries sustained.
While on duty at this fire, three firemen were buried beneath the debris of the south wall of 444 Broadway, which fell upon them while they were working a hand line. Their comrades immediately went to work to rescue them. After considerable labor they were brought to the street in the following conditions: Firemen Clute and Muldrew were dead and Assistant Foreman Bush was fatally injured. The wounded was taken to Bellevue Hospital and the dead were taken to the 8th Precinct station house and then to their homes by ambulances. (From "The Last Alarm" by Boucher, Urbaowicz & Melahn, 2007)
RIP. Never forget.
