GEORGE POST – August 23, 1886 (#22)

Taken from Department records:

At the Harpending block fire in 1871 Fireman George Post was felled to the ground by falling timbers, and before he could be rescued he was frightfully burned about the head and face – at the same time he received an injury to his left arm.  The injury was of such a serious nature that it became necessary to amputate the arm.  From the injuries to his head he never recovered and this in a great measure was the cause of death.

In recognition of his services at this fire, and in consideration of the fact that he was incapacitated from further active fire duty, he was appointed messenger at headquarters of the Department.  He left a widow and son six years of age.