Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.


Sunday, June 22, 2008

BUS ACCIDENT


Paterson Morning Call
May 5, 1938

FIRE ENGINE COLLISION WITH BUS INJURES 29
Twenty three persons including six firemen of Engine Company No.9 were injured shortly before 11 O’clock last night when a Paterson – Passaic bus owned by the Public Service Transportation Company crashed into the side of the apparatus of Engine Co. 9 in front of the fire company’s quarters on Main Street near Van Winkle.

CREW OF ENGINE 9:
  • Capt. Hobart Strathern
  • Driver Stephen Walls
  • Fireman William McCorry
  • Fireman Daniel Stevens
  • Fireman David Quakenbush
  • Fireman Joseph Carr
Posted by at