Name | Raymond Sidwell |
Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
Rank | Firefighter |
Type of Firefighter | Career |
Age Range | [Unknown] |
Sex | Male |
Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
Date of Death | 7/15/1985 |
Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
Nature of Death | Heart attack |
Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
Type of Duty | Firefighting operations , Hose operations |
On July 15, 1985, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Raymond Sidwell died in the line of duty during a 2-11 fire on N. Keystone. A member of Engine 76, Sidwell suffered a heart attack while pulling hose lines on the fireground.
Citations:
“Mothers tribute to a firefighter,” Chicago Tribune, July 20, 1985.