Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | William Zink |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 61 to 70 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 4/26/1971 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Post-incident |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 4/25/1971 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On April 25, 1971, Lieutenant William J. Zink, a 33-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, suffered chest pains while on duty with the 17th Battalion. Several hours later he suffered a heart attack in his home and was taken to Roseland Community Hospital, where he died in the early hours of April 26.
Citations:
Obituary of William J. Zink, Chicago Tribune, April 27, 1971.
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