Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Teddy Glinka |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Firefighter |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 51 to 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 6/17/1965 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations |
Incident Summary
On June 17, 1965, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Teddy Glinka of Engine 7 suffered a fatal heart attack while fighting a garage fire on N. Kilbourn Avenue.
Citation:
Obituary of Teddy Glinka, Chicago Tribune, June 18, 1965.
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