Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | John Reszczynski |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Captain |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 61 to 70 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 10/13/1960 |
| Cause of Death | Contact/Exposure |
| Nature of Death | Asphyxiation |
| Attribute of Death | Smoke inhalation |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 10/13/1960 |
| Incident Location | Store/Office |
| Incident Attribute | Arson , Fires |
Incident Summary
On October 13, 1960, Chicago Fire Department Captain John Reszczynski of Hook and Ladder 19 died in the line of duty during an arson fire in a commercial structure on Milwaukee Avenue. Reszczynski collapsed due to smoke inhalation while fighting the fire, and was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Citation:
“Fire Captain Dies Of Smoke Inhalation,” Chicago Daily Tribune, October 14, 1960.
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