Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Louis Coda |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 46 to 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 5/4/1971 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations , Hose operations |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 5/4/1971 |
| Incident Location | Residential |
| Incident Attribute | Fires |
Incident Summary
On May 4, 1971, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Louis Coda of Engine 93, 17th Battalion, died in the line of duty. Coda suffered a heart attack and collapsed while dragging a hose line during a fire on S. Michigan Avenue. Coda was taken to Roseland Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Citations:
“Suffers Fatal Heart Attack Fighting Fire,” Chicago Tribune, May 5, 1971.
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