James Farquharson
Public Fire Brigades
Age
60

Rank / Role
Captain

Brigade/Service
Dunfermline

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from gas explosion explosion following a fire incident

Location died
Dunfermline and West Fife Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Dunfermline Parish Council Offices

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Chief Officer. Explosion occurred the day after a fire in the Old Music Hall adjoining the Council offices. This would have been his last fire attendance as he had previously submitted his resignation to visit USA

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