Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Charles Paukstis |
| 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 | 1/15/1963 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Post-incident |
Incident Summary
On January 15, 1963, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Charles J. Paukstis suffered a fatal heart attack after returning to the Engine 88 firehouse following a fire.
Citation:
Obituary of Charles J. Paukstis, Chicago Daily Tribune, January 16, 1963.
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