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Chicago Fire Captain’s Death in Arson Fire Spurs Investigation and Community Tributes

Capt. David Meyer’s funeral arrangements are set as investigators probe the deliberate garage fire that claimed his life.

Firefighters stand at attention for Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, 54, who died on duty Wednesday, after a procession arrives at Malec & Sons Funeral Home in the Norwood Park neighborhood from the Cook County medical examiner’s office on April 24, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Overview

  • Capt. David Meyer, a 54-year-old veteran firefighter, died on April 23 while responding to a garage fire on Chicago’s West Side, which has been classified as arson.
  • The fire was determined to have been caused by the intentional ignition of trash-bin contents, with the ATF and Chicago police leading the ongoing investigation.
  • A 44-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history remains in custody as a person of interest, though no charges have been filed as of April 25.
  • An autopsy by the Cook County medical examiner's office was inconclusive, with the official cause of death pending further investigation.
  • Funeral services for Capt. Meyer are scheduled for April 28 and 29, with a wake at Malec & Sons Funeral Home and a memorial service at St. John Brebeuf Church.