Visitation Wednesday for fallen CFD Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk
The Chicago Fire Department lieutenant died one week ago during a high-rise fire in Gold Coast.
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The Chicago Fire Department lieutenant died one week ago during a high-rise fire in Gold Coast.
Jan Tchoryk and Jermaine Pelt both died battling separate fires last week.
Visitation and funeral arrangements have been announced for the two Chicago firefighters who died in the line of duty, battling separate fires last week.
Lt. Jan Tchoryk was respectfully escorted to a funeral home Friday morning. Firefighter Jermaine Pelt was solemnly guided to a funeral home in the afternoon.
Pelt was one of two firefighters who died in the line of duty in Chicago this week. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The journey to say goodbye to two Chicago firefighters who died in the line of duty this week has begun. Lt. Jan Tchoryk was respectfully escorted to a funeral home Friday morning. Firefighter Jermaine Pelt was solemnly guided to a funeral home in the afternoon. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey had more on the reaction to the processions.
The journey to say goodbye to two Chicago firefighters who died in the line of duty this week has begun. Lt. Jan Tchoryk was respectfully escorted to a funeral home Friday morning. Firefighter Jermaine Pelt was solemnly guided to a funeral home in the afternoon. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey had more on the reaction to the processions.
The procession took place as more details are released about Wednesday's high-rise fire in the Gold Coast where Lt. Jan Tchoryk died.
On Friday morning, colleagues honored fallen fire Lt. Jan Tchoryk as his body is taken to a funeral home. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek has the story.
Firefighter Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk died while fighting different fires a day apart. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
The department's Widows' & Children's Fund is putting together scholarship and memorial funds for Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk's children.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his cause of death to be a type of cardiovascular disease, natural causes.
The Chicago firefighter community said it's making sure money raised for their fallen colleagues goes directly to their families of the two firefighters who died in the line of duty this week. The department's Widows' & Children's Fund is putting together scholarship and memorial funds for Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk's children.
As we learn more about Chicago Fire Lt. Jan Tchoryk's death due to natural causes fighting the fire at a Gold Coast high rise on Wednesday, those who knew him described him as a dear friend. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza spoke to one of his friend who said Tchoryk was devoted to his family and the fire department.
As we learn more about Chicago Fire Lt. Jan Tchoryk's death due to natural causes fighting the fire at a Gold Coast high rise on Wednesday, those who knew him described him as a dear friend. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza spoke to one of his friend who said Tchoryk was devoted to his family and the fire department.
Retrofitting high-rise buildings with sprinkler systems is much more expensive than including them in a new build.
The veteran fire lieutenant collapsed inside the 11th floor stairwell of the building.
The fire lieutenant died while fighting a blaze in a Gold Coast high-rise Wednesday. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
CBS 2's Tara Molina talked Wednesday to a psychologist who works with first responders and specializes in trauma therapy.
The deaths of firefighter Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk amount to a devastating development for the entire Chicago Fire Department. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
A Chicago Fire Department lieutenant died while battling a high-rise fire in the Gold Coast neighborhood Wednesday morning. This is the second death of a Chicago firefighter in the past two days. Lt. Jan Tchoryk collapsed in the stairwell at 1212 N. Lake Shore Dr. while leading his crew on their way to the 27th floor, where the fire started.
The Chicago firefighter who died while battling a high rise fire in the Gold Coast neighborhood on Wednesday had a passion for his family, the outdoors and serving others. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reported on the life of the late Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, who dedicated the past 26 years of his life to the Chicago Fire Department.
A Chicago Fire Department lieutenant died while battling a high-rise fire in the Gold Coast neighborhood Wednesday morning. This is the second death of a Chicago firefighter in the past two days.
CBS 2’s Tara Molina talked Wednesday to a psychologist who works with first responders and specializes in trauma therapy.
The Chicago firefighter who died while battling a high rise fire in the Gold Coast neighborhood on Wednesday had a passion for his family, the outdoors and serving others. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reported on the life of the late Lt. Jan Tchoryk, who dedicated the past 26 years of his life to the Chicago Fire Department.
