Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | William Rohde |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Pipeman |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 1/1/1914 |
| 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 | 1/1/1914 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
Incident Summary
On January 1, 1914, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter William Rohde of Engine 25 died in the line of duty. Rohde fell asleep at the firehouse after returning from a fire, but did not wake up when the company received another fire alarm. Captain E. M. Sweeney attempted to awaken Rohde, but found that he had died in his sleep.
Citation:
“Alarm Finds Fireman Dead,” Chicago Daily Tribune, January 2, 1914.
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