Willie Monroe
Assistant Chief W.P. Monroe was killed while responding to a fire call. The fire engine was struck by a car, causing his unit to over turn. He was known as “Capt Billy” in Wilmington. The article from the Star stated the accident occurred on Market Street in Wilmington.
Charles Schnibben
First Fire Chief of Wilmington Fire Department
In the late afternoon June 16, 1933, members of the Wilmington Fire Department were en route to a fire. Chief Charles Schnibben rode his in official car with Fireman Alonzo Russ driving. Fire trucks were following the chief’s automobile. Sirens were blaring. After going around a parked car, Russ swerved to avoid hitting a flour truck driven. › Continue reading
