Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Joseph Ballak |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 6/5/1912 |
| Cause of Death | Fall |
| Nature of Death | Trauma |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 6/4/1912 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | Firehouse accidents |
Incident Summary
On June 5, 1912, Lieutenant Joseph Ballak of Engine Company No. 51 of the Chicago Fire Department died of injuries received by falling through the hole surrounding the fire pole at Company Quarters on June 4, 1912.
Lieutenant Ballak became a member of the Department December 15, 1892 and was promoted to Lieutenant April 30, 1908.
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