Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | George Christoffersen |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 56 to 60 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 2/24/1971 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations |
Incident Summary
On February 24, 1971, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter George Christoffersen of Truck 55 died in the line of duty. A twenty-nine year veteran of the department, Christofferson suffered a heart attack while fighting a fire on N. Lawler Avenue.
Citations:
“Dies Fire Fighting,” Chicago Tribune, February 25, 1971.
Obituary of George Christoffersen, Chicago Tribune, February 28, 1971.
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