Valentine George Sinden

Public Fire Brigades
Age
36

Rank / Role
Sub Officer

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Due to severe injuries following electrical shock at fire incident

Location died
St Bartholomews Hospital

Injured

Location Injured
Byrom House, Finsbury Street, London

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Brass helmet in contact with hanging live electrical wiring. The led the inquest jury to recommennd that the LFB moved away from the use of brass helmets - this did not happen for some years.

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