April 27, 1997
On 2:14 AM, PFD Incident #971643 was the third (previous 1896 & 1904) major historical fire at the mill building (formerly home of Hinchliffe Brewery) at 49-55 Governor Street, between Ann Street & the railroad. It was a General alarm fire with mutual aid. Fought by Tour 4 with Tour 1 relieving.
Bill Tompkins photo
1997 Mutual aid came from 30 departments, 4 counties. Note: One of Bill Tompkins pics made the cover of the December issue of Firehouse Magazine (see below).
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Bill Tompkins photo
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April 26 Herald courtesy Dennis Mortrison
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Later in the day, at 9:01 AM an alarm was called in from the fire scene for visible smoke across the river. A working fire was found at 47 Holsman Street. Became a 2nd alarm. Mutual aide units worked that fire.
Courtesy Bill Tompkins
PFD B/C Richard Warner at right
April 27 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 27 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 2, 1997: 2:30 PM Building still burning
June 3 Herald courtesy Dennis Morrison
Subsequent Publication of Photos
Firefighting Calendar 2003
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2005 Firetrucks in action calendar
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2011 PFA Ball Book