#WeNeverForget Nov 15, 1942 Hoseman Edward F. Macomber, 47 Engine 12 Hoseman Peter F. McMorrow, 45 Engine 50 Hoseman Francis J. Degan, 24 Engine 3 Ladderman Daniel E. McGuire, 44 Ladder 2 Hoseman Malachi. Reddington, 48 Engine 33 Hoseman John F. Foley, 57 Engine 3 They died from injuries received in the performance of their duty when part of the Henry Street side of the building collapsed, some members were trapped for hours and over forty (40) members were injured, some never returned to duty. It took hours to remove all the dead and injured. Cold temperatures hampered the efforts of the firefighters and the fire was still burning in sections of the building. Also the 1941 American La France 125’ aerial ladder truck of Ladder Co.8 (“The White Elephant”) was badly damaged. Hoseman Foley had 30 years, Hoseman Macomber had 24 years, Hoseman Reddington had 19 years, Hoseman McMorrow had 19 years, Ladderman McGuire had 19 years and Hoseman Degan had 15 months of service. The alarms were sounded from Box 6153 at 0227 hours, 0305 hours, 0324 hours, 0420 hours and the 5th alarm at 0435 hours Historical information provided by Bill Noonan - BFD K7 (Ret)