Alan Sherratt
Public Fire Brigades
Age
24

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Swansea

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from fire engine hitting a tree and overturning en-route to a call

Current Fire Authority
Mid & West Wales

Further information

Out on hydrant inspections and ordered by radio to a gass fire. Three other members of the crew seriously injured. Coroner called for improved design of Britain's fire engines.

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