PHOTO: The greatest tragedy to befall the Fort Atkinson Fire Department occurred 100 years ago on Dec. 17, 1923. While responding to a call for help the City’s new 1923 American LaFrance fire truck and personnel were involved in a crash killing three firefighters and injuring three more.
The City of Fort Atkinson Fire Department will honor the fallen firefighters at the Highway 12 crash site Thursday, Dec. 14 at about 3 p.m. Members will then set-up a tribute memorial that will be on display for the following three nights in their honor.
On Monday, Dec. 17, the 100th anniversary of the crash, the Fire Department will display the American Flag from the aerial truck at the Fort Atkinson Fire Department, 124 Milwaukee Ave. W. The flag will be on display throughout the day.