SLITZER, Oscar W.
April 18,1953, Box No. 23 sounded at 5:46p.m. Trash was burning inside a vacant 2 story brick dwelling at Eden St. and Orleans St. Engine Co. No. 34 and Salvage Corps Wagon No. 2 were responding on the call when at Baltimore and Caroline Sts. they collided fullforce, the engine then veering off, going up over the sidewalk and plunging through the brick wall of a tailor-shop. Lieutenant Oscar N. Slitzer Engine Co. No. 34 (E-6 detailed) was crushed to death in his seat. Lt. Slitzer was 52 years old and had served 30 faithful years.
Listing Details
House
Baltimore City Fire Department
Age
52
Years of Service
30
County
BALTIMORE CITY
