Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Bernard Wienckowski |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 1/1/1971 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 1/1/1971 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On January 1, 1971, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Bernard J. Wienckowski of Engine 91 suffered a heart attack while on duty at the Engine 91 firehouse.
Funeral services for Wienckowski were held on January 4, and he was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. He was survived by his widow and one son.
Citations:
“Obituary of Bernard J. Wienckowski,” Chicago Tribune, January 2, 1971.
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