Robert Cookson
Police Fire Brigades
Age
32

Rank / Role
Police Fireman

Brigade/Service
Blackburn Police Fire Brigade

Cause of death
Due to injuries received following a fall during a public test demonstration of a canvas widow escape chute.

Location died
Royal Infirmary, Blackburn

Injured

Location Injured
Orange Hall, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn.

Current Fire Authority
Lancashire

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