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Chicago Fire Captain Killed in Line of Duty After Garage Collapse

Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, 54, was killed in the line of duty after a garage collapsed following an early morning inferno on the city's west side. He left behind his family, including four children.

A Chicago fire captain and father of four was killed in the line of duty after a garage collapsed following an early morning inferno on the city's west side, triggering a 'mayday' alarm that led to his demise. Capt. David Meyer, 54, was responding to the incident when the accident occurred. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation. Meyer's death marks a tragic loss for his family and the Chicago Fire Department.

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