Fallen Brothers

March 30, 1964

Three firemen were killed and a fourth injured early today when a brick wall fell on them at the scene of a fire on E. Walnut Ave.

They are the City Fire Department’s first fatalities.

Valiant Men Die Suddenly

March 30, 1964

The telephone rang yesterday morning at the fire hall. The fireman who picked it up and answered did so in a voice that told a story of shock, sorrow and tragedy.

After three firemen died under a collapsing wall of a manufacturing building, their buddy firemen toiled on in shock and disbelief.

Broken Helmets Mute

Evidence Of Valor – March 30, 1964

The three men were killed and the other injured when a wall collapsed this morning as they battled a blaze at Commercial Mills.

The dead are Lt. Charles (chigger) Joyce, 38; Johnnie W. Wofford, 38; John Earl Ingle, 23. Injured is Raymond Phelps, 29.

Minister Recalls Tragedies; Ex-Fireman Salutes The Men

March 30, 1964

Written by Rev. J. C. Williamson, Baptist Association Missionary

Tragedy has again stalked among us. I am an old fireman who spent 16 years of my life in the uniform of the Chattanooga Fire Department riding the big red wagons. I want to say a word for those who protect our life and property.

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