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Veteran Chicago Firefighter Dies on Duty

Capt. Herbie Johnson, a 32-year veteran, died after battling a fire on the South Side Friday evening.

 

A veteran Chicago firefighter died after battling a fire on the South Side Friday evening. 

Capt. Herbert Johnson, 54, died after suffering from injuries including second and third degree burns. He was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital where he died of cardiac arrest, according to Chicago Fire Department officials. 

The Chicago Tribune reports that Johnson, a 32-year veteran, was promoted to captain last summer. 

He is survived by a wife, a daughter and two sons, WGN reports.  

A second fire fighter was also injured in the blaze and was taken to Advocate Christ Hospital, according to the Tribune.

Johnson was a resident of Morgan Park, according to Sun-Times Media. The paper described a tearful scene as fellow firefighters gathered at the hospital to await the news of their fallen comrade.

Well-wishers have taken to the Beverly-Mt. Greenwood Facebook page to share their thoughts and memories. 

Did you know Capt. Johnson? Share your memories in the comments section. 

Related Topics: CFD, Chicago Fire Department, and Herb Johnson

Joan Zielinski

9:11 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012

God bless the Johnson family and the CFD family. We are so sorry for your loss.

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