Terrence Collins was a retired Battalion Chief in the Chicago Fire Department. He had a 37-year career as a firefighter. He was always willing be of service and to help someone in need. He was awarded the highest honor awarded by the City of Chicago, the Lambert Tree Medal in 1981 for saving the lives of two children from a fire.

Alumni
St. Gabriel’s Elementary School
Tilden High School

Veteran: Navy, airplane mechanic

Awards: Lambert Tree Medal from the City of Chicago

Honorary CFD Battalion Chief Terrence Collins Way

5700 South Nordica Avenue

Approved: October 2020

Ward: 23
Alderman: Tabares
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

Revised: November 2020

b. March 4, 1943
d. August 2, 2020. Age 77

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