FDNY CAPT MICHAEL SNYDER E 38 LODD 4/16/1868

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FDNY Fire Service Line of Duty Death​

April 16, 1868 - LODD
Captain Michael Snyder
Engine 38
FDNY. Bronx, New York





Captain Snyder died as a result of injuries sustained March 18th, when he was thrown from the apparatus while responding and run over while responding to a major Westchester County rolling mill fire in Spuyten Dupvil.


RIP. Never forget.

 

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Engine 38 was a Manhattan engine company in 1868. The Bronx was not yet incorporated as part of NYC.

ENGINE 38 MANHATTAN
ORG. Amsterdam Ave. & W 155th St. FQ SBE-40 (Jan. 1, 1868)
NQTRS. 1907 Amsterdam Ave. (Jul. 1874)
DISB. To Org. Combination Engine Co. 38 (Jul. 11, 1881)
REORG. 1907 Amsterdam Ave. FQ CEC-38 (Sep. 17, 1898)
DISB. (Sep. 12, 1918)

ENGINE 38 BRONX REORG. 3446 Eastchester Rd. W/ L-51 (Dec. 20, 1928)



Amsterdam Avenue original quarters

 

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Engine 38 in front of 1907 Amsterdam Avenue quarters




Engine 38/Ladder 15 at 1907 Amsterdam Avenue quarters

 

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Engine 38/Ladder 51 new firehouse 3446 Eastchester Road built 1928