Herman Krieger - Assistant Engineer of Fire Co. 48 collapsed and died while operating the pump at the scene of a shed fire in the 6800 block of Carthage Pike on 02 May 1927. Up to this point knowledge of his death was lost. Krieger appears on a document produced by Chief Houston that lists department deaths from 1920-1930.
Cincinnati Enquirer - 03 May 1927
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer Krieger was made a substitute firefighter on 10 Jul 1907 and was then promoted to regular firefighter on 11 Jul 1908. At the time of his death he was 42 years old and resided at 2522 Cleinview Avenue. A doctor was immediately called to the scene to tend to Krieger but he arrived and found no signs of life.
Spring Grove Cemetery Burial Card
The following information will be added to the Honor Roll of the Cincinnati Fire Department:
Herman Krieger
Assistant Engineer - Engine Co.48
Died 02 May 1927
Collapsed while operating the engine at a fire scene
Special thanks to Asst Chief Robert Kuhn for finding the report generated by Chief Houston. The report contains the names of three other LODDs that are not on our list at this time. Each of those situations are still being researched.
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