Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Thomas Anderson |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Battalion Chief |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 51 to 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 11/17/1934 |
| 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 | 11/17/1934 |
| Incident Location | Store/Office |
| Incident Attribute | Fires |
Incident Summary
On November 17, 1934, Chicago Fire Department Chief Thomas W. Anderson of Battalion 7 died in the line of duty after fighting a 2-11 fire on West 14th Street. Anderson suffered a heart attack and collapsed at the Engine 18 headquarters shortly after returning from the fire. A twenty-six year veteran of the department, Anderson was survived by his widow and three children.
Citations:
“Chief Anderson Dies After Dash To Factory Fire,” Chicago Daily Tribune, November 18, 1934.
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