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In the Line of Duty
David Meyer, 54 - Chicago, Illinois
4/23/2025
David Meyer Captain Chicago Fire Department Chicago, Illinois Age: 54 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 28 Date of incident: April 23, 2025 Date of death: April 23, 2025 As members of the Chicago Fire Department began salvage and overhaul after extinguishing a garage fire, Captain David Meyer was critically injured when the garage collapsed. A mayday was called immediately. Captain Meyer was then transported to Stroger Hospital where he later passed away from the injuries he sustained.