St. Johnsbury in St Johnsbury in Caledonia County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Eugene “Geno” McDonough
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 18, 2021
1. Eugene “Geno” McDonough Marker
Inscription.
Eugene “Geno” McDonough. .
Line of Duty Death Eugene “Geno” McDonough December 6, 1943 – September 5, 1998 19 Years of Service. On September 5th, 1998 Firefighter Eugene McDonough responded on Engine Company 3 to a mutual aid call for a multiple alarm warehouse fire at the PMI Building in Lyndonville, VT. During the exterior operations Firefighter McDonough walked up to the building and opened the large doors to allow hose streams to reach inside the structure. As he was returning to his position the doors closed. When he returned to open the doors a parapet wall above the doors collapsed onto him. Firefighter McDonough was pulled from the rubble but pronounced dead at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Line of Duty Death
Eugene “Geno” McDonough
December 6, 1943 – September 5, 1998
19 Years of Service
On September 5th, 1998 Firefighter Eugene McDonough responded on Engine Company 3 to a mutual aid call for a multiple alarm warehouse fire at the PMI Building in Lyndonville, VT. During the exterior operations Firefighter McDonough walked up to the building and opened the large doors to allow hose streams to reach inside the structure. As he was returning to his position the doors closed. When he returned to open the doors a parapet wall above the doors collapsed onto him. Firefighter McDonough was pulled from the rubble but pronounced dead at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1998.
Location. 44° 25.117′ N, 72° 1.271′ W. Marker is in St Johnsbury, Vermont, in Caledonia County. It is in St. Johnsbury. Marker is on Main Street near Eastern Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located next to the St Johnsbury Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1187 Main Street, Saint Johnsbury VT 05819, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
