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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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Firefighter
Year of Death: 1974

John Beruck

Firefighter John Beruck of Engine 2, died on December 31, 1974 after suffering a heart attack while opening the skylights of the Silverchem building on W. Elizabeth Ave, during a fire. Firefighter Beruck was born on July 4, 1927 and was a Navy Veteran.

This firefighter line of duty fatality occurred before the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial was built in Emmitsburg, Maryland. While this firefighter has not been officially honored at the Memorial site, there are plans to do so when resources are available.

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