On February 23, 1991, a devastating fire at the One Meridian Plaza in Philadelphia claimed the lives of Captain David P. Holcombe, Firefighter Phyllis McAllister, and Firefighter James Chappell after 19 hours of battling the flames. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers firefighters face daily and highlights the need for continued training, awareness, and building construction knowledge. Let’s never forget the sacrifices made and lessons learned from this incident. More here: htt