Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | John Hoffman |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 41 to 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 8/2/1962 |
| 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 | 8/2/1962 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | False alarms |
Incident Summary
On August 2, 1962, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter John E. Hoffman of Engine 39 suffered a fatal heart attack after returning from a false alarm. Hoffman served as the battalion chief’s driver, and had worked for the department for sixteen years.
Citation:
Obituary of John E. Hoffman, Chicago Daily Tribune, August 3, 1962.
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