FDNY Line of Duty Death
December 28, 1954 - LODD
Fireman Eric R. Anderson, 45
Ladder 103
Brooklyn Fire Department. Brooklyn, New York
Fireman Anderson was injured when he was thrown from the ladder truck as it was trying to avoid a collision with Engine 290. Both companies were responding from quarters and took different routes to the alarm at Dumont Avenue and Bristol Street. The two apparatus met at Georgia and Dumont Avenues. Ladder 103’s brakes locked up trying to avoid the accident and threw Anderson and Fireman Edward A’Avanza off the rig. Anderson received a broken leg and severe head injuries while A’Avanza was slightly hurt. Eight days later Fireman Anderson succumbed to his injuries.
RIP. Never forget.
