James "Big Jim" P. Sweeney was appointed on July 1, 1905. Served as gig driver and at Engine 4. Promoted to Captain on January 1, 1912 at Engine 5. became a Battalion Chief on January 2, 1923 and a Deputy Chief August 11, 1927. Made the Supreme Sacrifice along with 4 other firefighters at the Quackenbush warehouse fire on March 12, 1938. |