Dennis Thompson
Public Fire Brigades
Age
22

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Rotherham

Cause of death
Due to injuries sustained following a fall during hook ladder drill, after stepping on to an asbestos roof.

Location died
Fire Training School - Gipton, Leeds

Current Fire Authority
South Yorkshire

Further information

Recruit Fireman on eighth and final week of initial training course, run by Leeds Fire Brigade.

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