Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Henry Greenhoff |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Captain |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 41 to 45 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 4/8/1893 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion , Contact/Exposure |
| Nature of Death | Asphyxiation , Heart attack |
| Attribute of Death | Smoke inhalation |
| Type of Duty | Firefighting operations |
Incident Summary
On April 8, 1893, Chicago Fire Department Captain Henry Greenhoff of Engine 11 died in the line of duty while fighting a fire at the corner of Ontario and Market Streets. He suffered a fatal heart attack after he was overcome by smoke during firefighting operations. Greenhoff was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery on April 11.
Citations:
Obituary of Henry Greenhoff, Chicago Daily Tribune, April 10, 1893.
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