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Not_A_Llama
05-23-2020, 10:21
So as to build equivalent awareness and statement of the impact of COVID19 on the fire service, a limited selection of LODD from April 2020 onward is being posted.

Edward Singleton, Firefighter

Firefighter Edward Singleton contracted COVID-19 during the course of his official duties at the firehouse.

Department information
Chicago FIre Department
3510 South Michigan Avenue
Second Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60635

Chief: Fire Commissioner Richard C. Ford, II

Fatality status is provisional and may change as USFA contacts State Fire Marshals to verify fatality incident information.

Age: 55
Rank: Firefighter
Classification: Career
Incident date: April 5, 2020
Date of death: April 14, 2020
Cause of death: Exposure
Nature of death: Other
Activity type: In-Station Duties
Emergency duty: No
Duty type: Other On-Duty
Fixed property use: Store/Office

https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/firefighter-fatalities/fatalityData/detail?fatalityId=4921