BERNHARD, William A
Box No. 1834 sounded at 6pm. Joseph Schwienteck & Son -Welders at Highland Ave & Elliott St. was afire. The L-shaped two story brick building was fully involved and 3 alarms were sounded. The wooden roof suddenly collapsed onto three firefighters, but all 3 were immediately & successfully rescued from the rubble by their comrades. Firefighter William A. Bernhard was carrying a ladder to the building when he suddenly collapsed from an apparent heart attack and was transported to City Hospital. Sadly, all resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
Firefighter Bernhard was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served on mine sweepers in both the Atlantic & Pacific Theatres during WWII. Firefighter William A. Bernhard was 46 years old and had served over 13 years.
Firefighter Bernhard was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served on mine sweepers in both the Atlantic & Pacific Theatres during WWII. Firefighter William A. Bernhard was 46 years old and had served over 13 years.
Listing Details
House
Baltimore City Fire Department
Age
45
Years of Service
14
County
BALTIMORE CITY
