Michael Sullivan
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1893-1903
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Sullivan was hired as a driver of hose wagon No. 4 of the Union Engine Company, on February 14, 1893.
His death certificate says that he died on March 6, 1903 of Acute Gastritis with ulceration (severe strain that causes blood vessels to rupture in the stomach). The fire was at Moirs on Feb 28 which resulted in the loss of two Firefighters Michael Sullivan and Richard Supple
Another account has Michael Sullivan being overcome by smoke while battling a fire on March 21, 1903 and he died later in hospital, but this account could not be verified. Michael Sullivan was a member of the old Halifax Fire Department.
It is interesting to note that in the newspaper article on the fire at Moir”s and Son that neither one of the firefighters that died, were named as having been injured.
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From The Acadian newspaper:
Michael F. Sullivan Dies from injuries received at Saturday’s Conflagration
One of the brave Halifax Firemen who fought against the conflagration at the Moirs Establishment last Saturday is dead, having been hurt while performing his duty. The Fireman in question is Michael F Sullivan, and he passed away about 9:00 this morning, at his home, 65 Buckingham Street.
Mr. Sullivan was a driver of the Halifax Fire Department, being connected with No. 1 Hose Wagon, stationed at Central Engine House. He was one of the first to arrive at the scene of the fire. He laid out the hose and afterward turned to help the engineer of No. 1 Steamer. While he was lifting a barrel of coal he strained himself very severely, but never the less stuck to his post throughout the whole fire. He did not lay up until Wednesday, when he sent word to the Chief that he was sick. Mr. Sullivan then went home and never left the house again. This morning he died, and his death was due to a rupture of a blood vessel in the stomach.
The deceased was 48 years of age, and has been connected with the Fire Department for many years. Since 1892 he has been a driver in the Department, and he will be greatly missed by all with whom he was acquainted. He was married, and leaves a widow and one daughter.