Benjamin Franklin Firefighter Memorial
No One is a Stranger in the Eyes of a Firefighter
honor of all firefighters.
It was in Philadelphia, Pa that
Benjamin Franklin organized
the first fire department in Dec. 1736,
known as "The Bucket Brigade".
In memory of the members of the
Scranton Fire Department
who gave their lives protecting
the residents of this city
Firefighter Philip Biel Captain Henry Hines
Firefighter John Owens Firefighter Philip Biehl
Firefighter Christian Thauer Fire Inspector Harry Reese
Firefighter Stanley Thomas Firefighter Francis Noll
Captain Frank Wilcox Lieutenant Hugh Flaherty
Firefighter Edward Thomas Lieutenant John Reese
Lieutenant Fred Snyder Engineer William Richards
Lieutenant William Jones Firefighter Edward Kotzwinkle
Captain Thomas Evans Captain William Graff
Engineer John Davis Firefighter George Miller
Captain Fred Keiper Firefighter William Durkin
Firefighter Robert Legg Chauffeur Edward Poch
Lieutenant John Buchner Captain James Robeson
Captain William Davis Asst. Chief James J. O''Malley
Firefighter William Roberts Lieutenant Aloysius Grzywinski
Firefighter Timothy Murray Firefighter Edward Conway
Firefighter George Blackledge
A Firefighters Prayer
When
this page online
whenever flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace the little child
Before it is too late,
Or save some older person
from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and to give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor
And protect his property.
And if according to our fate
I have to lose my life,
Please bless with Your protecting hand
My children and my mate.
Author unknown
Erected by City of Scranton and Concerned Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1736.
Location. 41° 24.597′ N, 75° 39.641′ W. Marker is in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in Lackawanna County. Marker is on Mulberry Street (Pennsylvania Route 307) east of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Monument is on the City Hall grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 North Washington Avenue, Scranton PA 18503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral
Also see . . .
1. City of Scranton Fire Department. City website entry (Submitted on February 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Union Fire Company (Pennsylvania) : The first volunteer fire company in the United States. US Kings website entry (Submitted on November 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on February 27, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
