The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
No Official Report
 Filed On Accident
Extensive Repairs for New Aerial Truck Ordered;
 Board Lauds Firemen Nurses, Postal EmplOye

Bartholomew Buckley, John J. Cor coran and Salvatore Pirola, all of Engine 3, Washington avenue, were praised for their fortitude in the way they took the accident and tehir injuries and MT. Phelan said that not 8 word of complaint was made by the men. MT. Phelan said that these fire fighters had display ed their suffering with admirable courage.
 The board devoted good part of the discussion to the repair of the fire departments 85-foot aerial lad- der truck and ordered that the ap- paratus be shipped to the American LaFrance Company, Elmira, N. Y, for repairs.
 E. Gilbert, a manufacturers en- gineer stated that the $17,50O truck escaped serious damage to the trailer and ladder, although slight adjustments will have to be made on the ladder.
 The hydraulic hoists were tested yesterday, MT. Gilbert said, and were found to be functionlng.
 Permission to go to Elmira. wal given at the board last night te Captain George P. Holmes, chief o: the bureau of auto repairs, to repre-. sent the city when inspection of thu damages will be estimated. MT Gilbert noted that the most extens. i've damage was done to the shee metal in front of the truck anS that chassis was bent.
 After estimates are made, on the costs of the work to be done, author izations will be given to go ahead
 To put the unit back into service MT. Gilbert said that repairs will require between 45 to 60 working days. In parting, MT. Gilbert praised the care given to the engine. prior to the accident.
 Citations were made at the board for the splendid assistance rendered by several firemen, mail carrier and four nurses.
 Captain George P. Holmes and Private Clarence N. Claffey, both from the bureau of auto repairs were mentioned for their efficiency in extinguiShing a fire recently on Watertown avenue while, making repairs at signal box.
 Others lauded by the board were the firemen on Truck and Engine 3, which was involved in an acci- dent at Baldwin and Washington streets Saturday night. ~
 Expectations were expressed by the board for the nurses who aided the six firemen injured in the crash The nurses included Miss Elizabeth M. Shea of 757 Baldwin street, Miss Julia Guile of 24 Ayres street, Miss Dorothy Neville of Laval street and Miss Mary ODonnell of 901 Bald win street, who are graduates of St Mary's Hospital Training School.
 James F. Griffin of 118 South street, a postal carrier, also was complimented for his aid to the fire. men Saturday night.
 Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh stated in his letter to the board that the four nurses administered first aid to the men until they were re- moved to the hospital. MT. Griffin was cited for his action in removing his coat and place 1t around one of the injured men. MT. Griffin was one of the first arrivals after the crash, it was noted.
 Chairman Finton J. Phelan ex- pressed his appreciation and said We are proud of these people and of every other person who in any way assisted in this unfortunate ac- cident and are desirous of having the city's appreciation conveyed to them.
 MT. Phelan instructed City Clerk Joseph Shea to send letters of com mendation to the persons who aided at the scene.
 Commissioner Archibald Phillips suggested that members who per- formed laudatory deeds be given tangible recognition in the form of a bar on the coat sleeve. This would put the firemen in the meri- torious class as receiving this inc signia for outstanding service.