Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Charles Albert |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Truckman |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 31 to 35 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 8/31/1883 |
| Cause of Death | Fall |
| Nature of Death | Trauma |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations , Ladder operations |
Incident Summary
On August 28, 1883, Chicago Fire Department Truckman Charles Albert of Truck 5 was fatally injured in the line of duty while fighting a fire on Blair Street. Albert was injured when he fell off a ladder during firefighting operations.
Albert died from his injuries on August 31, and he was survived by his widow and five children.
Citations:
“The City,” Chicago Daily Tribune, September 2, 1883.
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