Today in DFD history – March 12, 1946

 Lt. Oliver J. Strong, E-52 died of smoke inhalation.

Today in DFD history – March 12, 1987

A warehouse fire claimed the lives of 3 Detroit Firefighters.  It was the worst loss of Detroit Firefighter’s lives since March 4, 1917.  Those lost were:

Lt. Paul Schimeck, E-10  

Lt. David Lau                     

TFF Larry McDonald          

More about this incident:
June 1987 Firehouse Magazine article
FEMA Report
Photos from Bill Eisner