Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Bernard Farmer |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Battalion Chief |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 12/14/1954 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Cerebrovascular accident/Stroke |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Post-incident |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 12/14/1954 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On December 14, 1954, Battalion Chief Bernard Farmer of the 23rd Battalion of the Chicago Fire Department died while in the performance of duty at a fire. Farmer had responded to the fire at 4736 Iowa and after returning to Engine 67 quarters, died from a stroke.
Battalion Chief Farmer became a member of the Chicago Fire Department on January 5, 1921 and was survived by his wife and three children.
Citation
Obituary of Bernard Farmer, Chicago Daily Tribune, December 15, 1954.
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