CFD Terrence Collins Way
Linda Zabors
Terrence Collins was a retired Battalion Chief in the Chicago Fire Department. He had a 37-year career as a firefighter. He was always willing be of service and to help someone in need. He was awarded the highest honor awarded by the City of Chicago, the Lambert Tree Medal in 1981 for saving the lives of two children from a fire.
Alumni
St. Gabriel’s Elementary School
Tilden High School
Veteran: Navy, airplane mechanic
Awards: Lambert Tree Medal from the City of Chicago
Honorary CFD Battalion Chief Terrence Collins Way
5700 South Nordica Avenue
Approved: October 2020
Ward: 23
Alderman: Tabares
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Revised: November 2020
b. March 4, 1943
d. August 2, 2020. Age 77