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Cause
of Death: Smoke inhalation/ heart attack.
End of Watch: August 28, 1955
Date of Incident: August 28, 1955
Age: 49
Rank: Engineer
Status: Career
Badge Number: 74
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Assignment: Engine Company #7
Final Alarm: 501 South Medina
Nature of Death: Engaging pump operations when stricken.
On the hot Sunday afternoon of August the 28th, 1955, the alarm at Fire Station #7 for the Bactex Company warehouse. Engineer Walter A. Kalisky knew the address well as he drove his crew to the Medina Street warehouse along the tracks. Fireman laid supply lines and stretched attack lines into the smoke. The fire was brought under control with a monetary loss of $22,000. The greater loss was that of Engineer Kalisky’s life. Kalisky was stricken while engaged in pumping operations at the warehouse fire. Fireman Elmer C. Huegley and Police Officer W. B. King administered artificial respiration, but the veteran fireman was pronounced dead on arrival at Santa Rosa Hospital.
Engineer Walter A. Kalisky had a great love for his family and enjoyed fishing. He was survived by his wife AnnaBell, and sons Leroy, Marvin, Milton, Allen and Wayne. Engineer Kalisky resided at 1424 W. French.