James Heatherill
Public Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Edinburgh

Cause of death
Head injuries resulting from being dropped from ladder during carry-down drill

Location died
Chalmers Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Fire Station - Laurieston Place, Edinburgh

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Died shortly after arriving at the hospital which was across the street from the fire station. Fireman carrying also fell and suffered arm injury.

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