Veteran Chicago Firefighter Dies of COVID-19

Oct. 10, 2021
The Chicago Fire Department announced on social media that firefighter Michael Pickering, 45, with Engine 29 died of COVID-19 complications.

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A veteran Chicago firefighter has died after contracting COVID-19 while on duty.

The Chicago Fire Department announced in a social media post that firefighter Michael Pickering, 45, with Engine 29 passed away Friday from complications related to the deadly virus.

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