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Chicago battalion chief dies after returning home from shift

Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief Sean Kevin had served as battalion chief since 2023

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Battalion Chief Sean Kevin

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Fire Department is mourning the death of Battalion Chief Sean Kevin.

Fire officials said Kevin, 53, had just returned home after completing a shift when he died on Sept. 8.

Kevin served as a firefighter, lieutenant and captain before being promoted to battalion chief in 2023.

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