George W. Beary

George Beary was the Vice President of the Firefighters Union Local 2; he retired in 2005 after 38 years. He was part of a group which sued the makers of sirens (some of which can reach 120 decibels) over hearing loss.

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Honorary George W. Beary WAY

West Illinois Street, from North Dearborn Street to North Clark Street

 

Approved: April 2023

Ward: 42
Alderman: Brendan Reilly
Neighborhood: River North

b. 1943
d. 2022

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Source

20231335

https://www.iaff2.org/last-alarm/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2015/12/21/firefighters-sue-siren-maker-over-hearing-loss/

https://chicagoareafire.com/blog/tag/george-beary/

FF Bill Grant Way

Firefighter Bill Grant served the Chicago Fire Department for 21 years and died in the line of duty when his truck overturned while responding to a fire.

In 2001 he was honored by Mayor Daley and the City of Chicago for his rescue of a 70-year old disabled woman from a house fire.

His father and brother were also Chicago firefighters.

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Approved February 2017
Ward: 19
Alderman: O'Shea

West 90th Street and South Hoyne Avenue

Truck 51
March 23, 2007. Age 44.

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation: William F. Grant
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