Fire Rescue at 1440 Sheridan Street

Fire Watch Magazine - Spring 1977

“A TIP O’ THE HELMET TO” … Fr. George Abbey and Fr. Denny Penn of Engine 7, and Fr. Jim Nash of Engine 8, for the successful rescue of a trapped and unconscious woman at “all hands-Box #5212,” transmitted at 2337 hours on 27 March, 1977 for a fire located at 1440 Sheridan Street. Hustle on the part of all units resulted in the saving a life and the quick confinement of fire. Fr. Denny Dowhy of Ladder Co. 2 was also responsible for saving the life of a man’s best friend. Units operating at all hands-5212 were Engine 7 and 8, Ladder Co. 2, and the 3rd Battalion under the command of B.C. John Letts. A job well done.