Chief O'Connor retired in 1992 after nearly forty years of service to
the Citizens of Baltimore and the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Twelve of those years he served as Chief of Fire Department.
Beginning in 1954 Chief O'Connor earned a reputation as an
aggressive firefighter. As Chief he became known as the
"Firefighters Fire Chief." His administration saw many innovative
programs instituted and, cemented Baltimore's reputation as one of
the finest department's. Prior to being Chief, O'Connor held a length
career representing the members as President of Baltimore Fire
Officers Local 964, International Association of Firefighters.
Throughout his career, O'Connor participated in a multitude of civic,
professional and, charitable activities. He was chairmen of the
Combined Charities Campaign to raise funds for various charitable
organizations including, the Baltimore Regional Burn Center and, the
Fire Services adopted charity, the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Chief O'Connor chaired the Mayor's arson task force and served as a
charter member and commissioner on the Maryland Fire Rescue
Education and Training Commission. He was also Director of the
Municipal Employees Credit Union. O'Connor was extremely active in
Baltimore's Irish Community, Serving as President of the City Board
of the Ancient Order of Hibernia's as well as Chairmen and Grand
Marshal of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Son of a maritime sea captain, O'Connor grew up in the St Paul's
Parish of East Baltimore with four sisters. He is married to Eileen and
has two children Karen and, Kevin. Since his retirement Chief
O'Connor resides in Ocean City, Maryland where he works at
improving his golf score and, is an active member and former
Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge
2645.
On September 9, 2005 the Locust Point Fire Station was renamed to
the Peter J. O'Connor Fire Station. The honor bestowed by this
renaming goes beyond Department Members. To have a City Building
renamed, a resolution must pass the City Council. The resolution to
rename the station passed unanimous proving Chief O'Connor's
reputation and service has not and will never be forgotten by any
member, political leader or citizen, past, present and, future.
the Citizens of Baltimore and the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Twelve of those years he served as Chief of Fire Department.
Beginning in 1954 Chief O'Connor earned a reputation as an
aggressive firefighter. As Chief he became known as the
"Firefighters Fire Chief." His administration saw many innovative
programs instituted and, cemented Baltimore's reputation as one of
the finest department's. Prior to being Chief, O'Connor held a length
career representing the members as President of Baltimore Fire
Officers Local 964, International Association of Firefighters.
Throughout his career, O'Connor participated in a multitude of civic,
professional and, charitable activities. He was chairmen of the
Combined Charities Campaign to raise funds for various charitable
organizations including, the Baltimore Regional Burn Center and, the
Fire Services adopted charity, the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Chief O'Connor chaired the Mayor's arson task force and served as a
charter member and commissioner on the Maryland Fire Rescue
Education and Training Commission. He was also Director of the
Municipal Employees Credit Union. O'Connor was extremely active in
Baltimore's Irish Community, Serving as President of the City Board
of the Ancient Order of Hibernia's as well as Chairmen and Grand
Marshal of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The Son of a maritime sea captain, O'Connor grew up in the St Paul's
Parish of East Baltimore with four sisters. He is married to Eileen and
has two children Karen and, Kevin. Since his retirement Chief
O'Connor resides in Ocean City, Maryland where he works at
improving his golf score and, is an active member and former
Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge
2645.
On September 9, 2005 the Locust Point Fire Station was renamed to
the Peter J. O'Connor Fire Station. The honor bestowed by this
renaming goes beyond Department Members. To have a City Building
renamed, a resolution must pass the City Council. The resolution to
rename the station passed unanimous proving Chief O'Connor's
reputation and service has not and will never be forgotten by any
member, political leader or citizen, past, present and, future.
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