Pennsylvania Motor Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Tuesday, June 17, 1941
Add to My HeroesThomas P. Carey
Private Carey died after being exposed to tetrachloride fumes from a fire extinguisher. He and another officer had arrived on the scene of an accident in which a car was on fire. Private Carey used the fire extinguiser to put out the flames but immediately became ill. He was taken to a local doctor where he died approximately two hours later. All tetrachloride fire extinguisers issued to officers were immediately replaced with non-toxic fire extinguishers.
Private Carey had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Exposure to toxins
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsPvt. Carey,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Pennsylvania.
R.I.P.
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