Schrom, Chief at Washington, D. C.
Charles E. Schrom, has been appointed Chief Engineer, Washington, D. C., Fire Department to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Chief George S. Watson who died of a heart attack at the Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, recently.
Chief Schrom joined the department March 8, 1892, and resigned four months later. He again joined on January 1, 1893. He was promoted to Assistant Foreman on March 1, 1896, and to Foreman on July 1, 1900. Advancement to Captain came on July 1, 1904, and to Battalion Chief Engineer on November 4, 1921.
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