Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Frank Brady |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Captain |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 51 to 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 5/20/1969 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Non-emergency/Non-firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 5/20/1969 |
| Incident Location | Public assembly |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On May 20, 1969, Chicago Fire Department Captain Frank Brady of the Fire Prevention Bureau suffered a fatal heart attack in the line of duty. Brady collapsed while attending a fundraiser at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. He was transported to Wesley Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Funeral services for Brady were held at St. Monica Church on May 23, and he was survived by his widow and three children.
Citations:
“Capt. Brady Collapses at Dinner, Dies,” Chicago Tribune, May 21, 1969.
“Obituary of Frank Brady,” Chicago Tribune, May 22, 1969.
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