John Joseph Taylor

Public Fire Brigades
Age
22

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
50 ft fall from Escape Ladder

Location died
St Bartholomew Hospital


Injured

Location Injured
Fire Brigade Depot, Doctors Commons

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

New escapes being tested, with 6 men on the ladder. Ladder manufacturer later stated that should only have had two men on it.

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