SCHLIMM, August
On January 7, 1912, a 5 alarm shoe store fire had been fought for over 2 days in weather so bitterly cold that water used to extinguish the flames caused the wet coats of exhausted firefighters to freeze to their skin and icicles to hang from their helmets. When the fire was finally extinguished and the recall tapped out, Captain August Schlimm (E-3) and Hostler Herman Fumbaugh (E-3), each having contracted pneumonia from the exposure during the long struggle at the fire,went home to their sick beds. They remained in their sick beds until February 7, 1912 when both men died. Captain August Schlimm was 45 years old and had faithfully served for over 24 years.
Listing Details
House
Baltimore City Fire Department
Age
45
Years of Service
24
County
BALTIMORE CITY
