Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Chris Christiansen |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Engineer |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 7/8/1924 |
| Cause of Death | Fall |
| Nature of Death | Trauma |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 6/29/1924 |
| Incident Location | Firehouse |
| Incident Attribute | Firehouse accidents |
Incident Summary
On June 29, 1924, Chicago Fire Department FirefighterEngineer Chris Christiansen was fatally injured while on duty at the Engine 34 firehouse when he fractured his skull after falling through the fire pole hole. He died from his injuries on July 8 at Cook County Hospital.
Citation:
“Fireman Chris Christiansen Succumbs to Injuries,” Chicago Daily Tribune, July 9, 1924.
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