Herman Krieger
Killed in the Line of Duty
May 02, 1927
| Fire Company |
Engine 48
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Related
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| At Fire Box Number |
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| Incident Type |
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| Incident Location |
6800 Block Carthage Pike
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Herman Krieger - Assistant Engineer of Fire Co. 48 collapsed and died while
operating the pump at the scene of a shed fire in the 6800 block of Carthage
Pike. Krieger was made a substitute firefighter on 10 Jul 1907 and was then
promoted to regular firefighter on 11 Jul 1908. At the time of his death he
was 42 years old and resided at 2522 Cleinview Avenue. A doctor was
immediately called to the scene to tend to Krieger but he arrived and found no
signs of life.