Bad News
The CFD Firefighter injured last week is paralyzed from the waist down:
- A Chicago firefighter has a long road to recovery after suffering a life-changing injury last week. He was hurt while battling a fire in the city's Burnside neighborhood. John
Anderson is now partially paralyzed, but fellow firefighters are
banding together to help Anderson and his family with his mounting
medical expenses.
Anderson is described as a character, known to always crack a joke. "You're not around him very long without laughing about something," Chicago Fire Capt. Chris Steinmetz said. Steinmetz has gotten to know Anderson very well. They're both firefighters working out of a fire station in Burnside.
At age 50, Anderson is the oldest among his colleagues. He assumed a father-figure role and took on duties as the fire house cook. "It was one of the best things about being here, having great meals every day. He was outstanding all the time," Steinmetz said.
But now, Anderson is being looked after by his colleagues, after suffering a catastrophic injury. On Friday night, the firefighters responded to a house fire at 90th Street and Langley Avenue, and Anderson was outside when a large object fell on him. He is now permanently paralyzed from the waist down.
He has a long road ahead of him and will need a bunch of support. While most will be no doubt handled by the CFD family, we would hope that they let us know about fund raisers and where we can contribute to assist moving forward. If anyone hears anything, post it in the comments.
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posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
36 Comments:
OMG! Just horrible news! I pray for the firefighters and their loved ones; and for a Miracle for this seriously injured fire fighter.
God bless this firefighter, and all CFD.
I'll buy tickets for ALL fundraiser!
In addition, bless all CPD!
Love you all!
Not to be cynical, but wouldn't his medical bills be covered by the city since he was injured on duty?
Other than medical bills, I'd support any fundraisers.
Since he got hurt battling a fire, doesn't the city cover all his medical expenses?
sad but thankful for his service to the community he was assigned to.
Cherish each dayđź’™
Tunnel to towers? Call Frank!
Prayers to him and his family
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Yes the City pays
God Bless this guy and his family.... Being just a normal guy the first thing I thought of that most people overlook is, Who's gonna cut his grass? Shovel his snow? That's what hits home....
It is a very worthy cause.
Agree with some other comments. This firefighter and his family should have ZERO medical expenses to worry about….
John’s home , and living life will all have to be adjusted for his needs. Don’t think insurance covers that. Or a vehicle for transport. I believe that’s what the Yard Foundation is fundraising for. He deserves everything he needs.
Oh no. He did it for us. Nobody in this communist craphole city is grateful enough. Actuve, Retired, Disabled First Responders, God Bless you All, and stay safe. Quit taking risks for the ungrateful bastards of this wreched, disgusting corrupt to the gills City, County, and State. And remember, the Democrat Leadership refers to us as “Garbage”.
The city wont pay for ramps for wheelchair, widen his house doorways, pay for wheel chair vehicle etc.. Plus we all now those deductibles that he will get
The city does not pay to renovate a house to make it wheelchair accessible. The city doesn’t buy you a vehicle to get around in.
Clarity: It's the "Tunnels to Towers Foundation" being mentioned here.
They pay medical bills, in their own good time, but this guy is going to need a new vehicle, major renovations to the house, and who knows what else.
my prayers are with him please post a go fund me page so we can make a donation
city will pay all medical and he should receive 75% of salary until he reaches age 63
God Bless Our Brother in Red. Speedy recovery.
Not a Fireman, i knew John a little bit playing dart,bags,softball...i will tell ya what(i already donated) he was one of the most upbeat fun people you can ever meet and its shameful anyone would question his needs, that mans whole life changed
I met anderson before really nice guy and quite the funny characte. Sad situation. Comments regarding city paying expenses and why have a fund raiser are crazy. The city will only pay so much, Ramps, daily care, making his home handicap accessible, and so much more. Disability and city health care aren’t enough for him, wake up ppl and help a brother in need
It would shock most people that there’s a lot of things that aren’t covered when they get hurt. It should be zero. Homes should be adapted, paid for vehicles to transport them etc. But hey, let’s give teachers another unearned 9% annual raise.
75% - great. It should be 100%
There are a lot of additional costs for family.
Plus, maybe a little something for the family to buy him tous to amuse him. Blue rays, cable , whatever the poor guy wants.
Least we can do.
Just to clarify- the city takes care of all medical as it happened otj. This fireman’s house will be remodeled to accommodate his needs that will paid by the city! As far as fundraising, this fireman and his family will need far more money than what the city disability pays. The hardship this guy and his family have is a road that will need a lot of money to travel down.
A damn shame.
God bless the CFD and CPD.
Both of you do the best you can with what little you are given.
BTW F the CTU.
ANd everyother liberal asshole as well.
Prayers to our brother first responder.
Ditto!
It’s 75% tax free, which is probably better than 100%.
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