Firefighter Mike Altman - Chicago Fire Department - Illinois

On March 16, 2026, the Chicago Fire Department responded to a four-story apartment building at 1757 W. North Shore Avenue in Rogers Park.

While fighting this fire, Firefighter Mike Altman sustained burns over 90% of his body.  During the primary search, Firefighter Altman fell through the floor into another room that was fully engulfed with fire.  He was rushed to the Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries on March 17, 2026.

Firefighter Altman was with Truck Company 47.  He is a 4th generation Firefighter (with his Dad and Uncles on the job as well as his grandfather, who was a former Fire Commissioner in the 1990's.  He leaves behind a wife, a small child, and another one that is on the way.   

Our prayers and condolences go out to his family both at home as well as with the Chicago Fire Department.