Robert Forrest
Public Fire Brigades
Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Glasgow

Cause of death
Overcome by 'Choke Damp' during firefighting operations.

Location died
Dalquhharan Colliery, Dailly, Ayreshire.

Current Fire Authority
Scottish

Further information

Choke Damp—Carbonic Acid Gas which accumulates in the lower parts of coal mines, wells, etc. Fireman Forrest sent ( via train) to take hose and give advice on how to connect it to colliery workers.

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