Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Eugene Hester |
| Agency | Peoria Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 51 to 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 7/31/1939 |
| 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 | Peoria |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 7/31/1939 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On July 31, 1939, Peoria Firefighter Eugene Hester suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty at Fire Station #10.
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