Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt confirmed Price was on the roof of the four-story building when he fell through a light shaft. Battalion Chief Mike McCormick confirmed Price was responsive when firefighters first reached him. Nance-Holt said Price, known widely as “Drew,” was a “workout nut” and a “great leader.” YouTube Tips ⓘ
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The Chicago Fire Department announced Monday morning, November 13, 2023 the passing of a firefighter member, who was injured Monday morning at 2430 North Lincoln Avenue. Commissioner Nance-Holt identified the fallen firefighter as Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price from the temporary press podium at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where firefighter Price was transported.
Media: Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price joined CFD in March 2009. In 2015, he was assigned to Truck 44 . He would have been 40 years old come January. We all knew him as "Drew." He will escorted to the Medical Examiner today. Arrangements pending
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) November 13, 2023
On behalf of the Fire Commisioner, it is my sad duty to report the passing of our member injured this morning at 2430 Lincoln. Commissioner Nance-Holt will address media at Illinois Masonic. About 945, subject to change.
Langford
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) November 13, 2023
The firefighter was assigned to Chicago Fire Department Truck 44, and was among the first crews on the scene at about 5:31 a.m. Monday. An accident related to an apparent fall inside the building during firefighting operations occurred about 5:53 a.m.
The firefighter was rescued using ropes after the apparent fall inside the building in smokey conditions.
The firefighter was removed from the building beginning about 6:23 a.m., and was transported about 6:33 a.m. from the scene to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
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