Captain Robert Bruce Morrison

Photo of Captain Robert Bruce Morrison
Last Call: Sat, May 4th, 2002
Date of Incident: Fri, May 3rd, 2002
Cause of Death: Asphyxiation
Service Time: 12 years
Age: 38

Survivors

Wife Laura, son Matthew, and daughter Megan.

Incident

Firefighter Morrison and Firefighter Derek Martin responded as a part of a rescue company crew to the report of a fire in a two-story commercial building. While attempting the rescue of another firefighter, both firefighters became disoriented. As conditions worsened, both were eventually located and transported to a local hospital where Firefighter Martin was pronounced dead. Firefighter Morrison died the following day. Both firefighters were promoted to Captain posthumously.

Agency

Saint Louis Fire Department Patch
1421 North Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63106
(314) 533-3406

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