Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Darryl Williams |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 26 to 30 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 10/7/1980 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 10/7/1980 |
| Incident Location | Residential |
| Incident Attribute | Fires |
Incident Summary
On October 7, 1980, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Darryl Williams of Engine 68 collapsed during a house fire. Firefighters were unable to revive Williams at the scene, so he was taken to St. Anne’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead from a heart attack.
Citations:
“Firefighter collapses, dies,” Chicago Tribune, October 8, 1980.
“Dead fireman passed some tests when hired,” Chicago Tribune, October 10, 1980.
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