Английская Википедия:Henry J. Harrigan

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Henry J. Harrigan (circa 1873-1940Шаблон:R) was the first permanent fire chief of the Dedham Fire Department in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Fire department

As the first permanent chief of the department,Шаблон:R Harrigan succeeded Everett J. Winn.Шаблон:Sfn

Harrigan oversaw the changeover from horse-drawn appartatus to motorized trucks in 1919.Шаблон:R At a convention of fire chiefs from around New England, Harrigan spoke of the importance of constructing water wells as an aid in fighting forest fires.Шаблон:Sfn Years later, at the request of a government engineer, he identified several spots away from hydrants where holes could be dug and then fed with riverlets and springs.Шаблон:Sfn

During the Dedham's tercentenary celebrations in 1936, Harrigan and the rest of the department led a group of nearly 20 fire trucks from around the Commonwealth in a parade.Шаблон:Sfn

Log Cafe fire

Shortly after 2am on October 19, 1940, a fire at the Log Cafe on Bridge Street was called in. The fire destroyed the Cafe and Breed's boathouse. The high winds fanned the flames and fire departments from Boston and Needham arrived on scene to assist.Шаблон:R

Knowing that those under his command, many with wives and children, were inside the building, Harrigan entered to inspect the progress of the fire.Шаблон:R The floor beneath him gave way, causing him to fall 15 feet, stunning him and causing him to become overcome by smoke and heat. Fireman Joseph C. Nagle, "despite the blinding smoke and flames, rushed into the building and carried Chief Harrigan outside, "suffering burns and smoke inhalation in the process.

Nagle was brought to the Dedham Emergency Hospital, and a firefighter worked on Harrigan with a pulmanator before he was taken to the Faulkner Hospital by several police officers in an ambulance. Harrigan, a 47-year veteran of the force, died slightly after 4am. Harrigan's funeral at St. Mary's Church was attended by 1,500 people, including chiefs from 100 cities and towns.Шаблон:R

Personal life

Harrigan was born in Ireland.Шаблон:R He attended the Dedham Public Schools.Шаблон:R He married Mary Loiuse Maher and together they had four daughters.Шаблон:R In addition to being a firefighter, he also worked as a blacksmith.Шаблон:R

Legacy

In 1994, a difficult fire broke out on Rockland Street. A woman was trapped inside, and was rescued by members of Engine Company 3. The Henry J. Harrigan Medal of Honor was established to honor the members of the engine company for their bravery.Шаблон:Efn

A plaque was unveiled in his honor outside the main firehouse on October 18, 2015, the 75th anniversary of his death, in a ceremony organized by Deputy Chief John Fontaine.Шаблон:Efn Both Harrigan and Nagle were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Harrigan's granddaughter, Joan Sullivan Gray, accepted the award on his behalf.Шаблон:RШаблон:RШаблон:Efn The ceremony was attended by three former fire chiefs, several retired members of the department, as well as six selectmen, a state senator, a state representative, and the assistant town manager.Шаблон:R

At the ceremony, Chief William Spillane, himself a winner of the Harrigan Medal of Honor, said Harrigan exemplified the qualities of a natural leader and a firefighter.”Шаблон:R

Works cited

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