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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Warren Redick, a retired Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief and the father of Steve Redick, a senior fire alarm operator, firefighter photographer, and long-time contributor to chicagoareafire.com. Warren was not only a dedicated member of the fire service but also a beloved friend to many in the Chicago area.
Mr. Warren Albert Redick, 86, of Bull Shoals, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born on November 10, 1928, to Raymond and Myrtle (Baumann) Redick. A lifelong enthusiast of photography and collecting, he found joy in capturing moments through the lens and preserving memories in tangible form.
He is survived by his wife and lifelong partner, Mildred Redick; his son Steven Redick (Linda); his ex-wife Joan; four stepchildren—Deanne Evans (Chuck), Bonnie Hesik (Tony Largent), Frank Hesik (Debbie), and James Dixon (Terry); two grandchildren, Zachary and Frank. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepdaughter Dawn, and his second wife, Pocahontas. All services will be private.
From Steve Redick:
My dad was part of a rare breed—old-school firefighters who worked under tough conditions, without modern equipment or EMS support. He served during a time when the job was more grueling and less structured than it is today. Unfortunately, many of his peers paid the price for the physical toll their work took over the years.
Dad had a deep love for firefighting from an early age. His grandfather, Henry Redick, was a firefighter on a horse-drawn steamer for the CFD, and his father, Raymond, was part of the fire insurance patrol before becoming an assistant chief.
Warren started his career as a "patrolio," spending years on various companies before rising to the rank of lieutenant. In 1959, after the patrols were disbanded, he finally became a full-fledged Chicago firefighter. He was a candidate on Squad 8 and later served on several companies, including SS1 and Snorkel 2. One of his most memorable assignments was being the captain of SS3, the company that was formed during his time. Though they had a Snorkel for only a short period, they were among the busiest in the country. I remember riding with him once after they moved to Erie Street.
Dad was present at some of the most iconic fires in Chicago history, including the Mickleberry Fire and the bowling alley fire at Milwaukee and Spaulding. That was the famous photo of a firefighter being rescued from a collapsed roof using a Snorkel basket. Although Dad wasn’t in the picture, he and his crew were on the roof and made the initial rescue that brought the man to the basket.
His legacy lives on through his family, his friends, and the countless lives he touched during his time in service.