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William Taylor
Public Fire Brigades
Age
49

Rank / Role
Fireman

Brigade/Service
Rawtenstall

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from fall from fire engine en-route to a fire in Ramsbottom.

Location died
Bury Infirmary

Injured

Location Injured
Market Street, Edenfield

Current Fire Authority
Lancashire

Further information

At this date, Ramsbottom FB was defunct and fire cover was provided to the town by Rawtenstall. Severe gales and wind at the time. Responding on second appliance after request from scene.

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