From Chicagofirefightersmonument.org:

On January 28, 1961, at 6:30 a.m., the Chicago Fire Department was called to a severe fire at a seven-story warehouse located at 614 W. Hubbard Street. The building was fully engulfed, and within just 20 minutes, the alarm was escalated to a 5-11, indicating a major emergency. Over 300 firefighters, 67 pieces of equipment, and two fireboats were dispatched, with water being pumped from the Chicago River to help contain the flames.

Battalion Chief George Kuhn led a team of firefighters onto the roof of an adjacent two-story building to establish a water line into the burning structure. Suddenly, the wall of the warehouse collapsed, crushing the smaller building and burying Chief Kuhn and his crew beneath the debris. As other firefighters rushed in to rescue those trapped, the roof of the smaller building gave way again, burying both the victims and the rescuers under the rubble.

This tragic incident claimed the lives of nine firefighters, including two battalion chiefs. Their bravery and sacrifice are remembered as part of Chicago's firefighting history.

  • Battalion Chief George Rees, Engine 40, Battalion 1
  • Battalion Chief George Kuhn, Engine 19, Battalion 5
  • Lt. Charles Rauch, Engine 114
  • Lt. Louis Repkin, Truck 19
  • Firefighter Hillard S. Augustine, Squad 10
  • Firefighter William Hillistad, Engine 44
  • Firefighter Stanley Sliwinski, Engine 26
  • Firefighter Ciro Zuccarello, Engine 26
  • Firefighter Robert Burns, Squad 2

Thanks Dan

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Click the link above for a photo gallery that is courtesy of the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago. These images serve as a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice made by those who protect our communities every day.

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