A firefighter from Chicago lost his life while responding to a house fire on the South Side in the early hours of Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Jermaine Pelt, 49, who has been serving with the Chicago Fire Department since 2005, was one of three fire responders injured in the incident. Unfortunately, he did not survive his injuries, and Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt confirmed his passing.Chicago Fire Media@CFDMedia2005 dress uniform Firefighter Jermaine Pelt.9091042005 dress uniform Firefighter Jermaine Pelt. https://t.co/HAggAPP6eBPelt leaves behind two children, a 6-year-old and an adult daughter, for whom he recently walked down the aisle during her wedding. The commissioner shared that Pelt's daughter learned the tragic news while she was away on her honeymoon. Deputy District Chief Anthony Frazier Sr. of the Chicago Fire Department addressed the news and said:"We know that every time the bell rings and we go out on those calls, we know there's a possibility we may not come back. But that's what we signed up for. We know how to get out of bad situations, but sometimes...sometimes it's unavoidable.”At the same time, Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt also confirmed that there was no explosion and that Pelt, the fire responder, was not trapped inside the building. Hence, the authorities are currently looking into the circumstances behind Pelt's death.Chicago Fire Media@CFDMediaA prayer is offered for Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at the Medical Examiner office.975108A prayer is offered for Firefighter Jermaine Pelt at the Medical Examiner office. https://t.co/J5AOCBygq1Colleagues, friends, and family in shock after hearing about the passing away of Chicago firefighter, Jermaine PeltAs the Chicago firefighter passed away, the family and his colleagues were in complete shock, as he had just gotten his daughter married a few days earlier. Some of his colleagues are stunned by the news. Lieutenant David Bernicky talked about the firefighter’s passing and said:"No one thought that anything like this had happened. Not only was he a registered nurse, he was a paramedic he did stuff in the community."Chicago Fire Media@CFDMediaPhoto of Firefighter Jermaine Pelt. Note this is his candidate picture from 2005. We are working on a more recent picture1576142Photo of Firefighter Jermaine Pelt. Note this is his candidate picture from 2005. We are working on a more recent picture https://t.co/1UG3dUG79FHowever, many others also expressed their disbelief as the department broke the news.Brandon Johnson@Brandon4ChicagoThis morning, Chicago lost Firefighter Jermaine Pelt as he made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our city. My prayers are with Firefighter Pelt's family, his friends, and the entire Chicago Fire Department. twitter.com/blockclubchi/s…Block Club Chicago@BlockClubCHIA Chicago firefighter was killed and 2 others were hurt while fighting an extra-alarm blaze in West Pullman. buff.ly/3nMUUvr26833A Chicago firefighter was killed and 2 others were hurt while fighting an extra-alarm blaze in West Pullman. buff.ly/3nMUUvr https://t.co/Qidmd2ZZHRThis morning, Chicago lost Firefighter Jermaine Pelt as he made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our city. My prayers are with Firefighter Pelt's family, his friends, and the entire Chicago Fire Department. twitter.com/blockclubchi/s…LEGAL HELP FIRM ⚖️@lhfirmChicago mourns firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49. He lost his life on the job extinguishing a fire. Thank you for your service to the city of Chicago. Our condolences to his family, friends & colleagues.9917Chicago mourns firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49. He lost his life on the job extinguishing a fire. Thank you for your service to the city of Chicago. Our condolences to his family, friends & colleagues. https://t.co/BjWE9QYwRcChicago Fire Media@CFDMediaFirefighter Jermaine Pelt is now in the hands of the Cook County Medical Examiner.47577Firefighter Jermaine Pelt is now in the hands of the Cook County Medical Examiner. https://t.co/TA64Jjl1ZZErik Runge@WGNErikThe body of Chicago Fire Fighter Jermaine Pelt is now being escorted to the Cook County medical examiners office. Pelt died while fighting a fire near 120th and Wallace early this morning. @WGNNews @WGNMorningNews9117The body of Chicago Fire Fighter Jermaine Pelt is now being escorted to the Cook County medical examiners office. Pelt died while fighting a fire near 120th and Wallace early this morning. @WGNNews @WGNMorningNews https://t.co/66RwUCO3w4Chicago Police@Chicago_PoliceOur hearts are with the family and loved ones of fallen Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who died in service to our city this morning. To our Chicago Fire Department family: we are here to support you and we are wrapping our arms around you as you grieve this tremendous loss. twitter.com/CFDMedia/statu…Chicago Fire Media@CFDMediaFirefighter Pelt has arrived at the Medical Examiners office. Thanks to those who saluted our brother on the route.33336Firefighter Pelt has arrived at the Medical Examiners office. Thanks to those who saluted our brother on the route.Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of fallen Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, who died in service to our city this morning. To our Chicago Fire Department family: we are here to support you and we are wrapping our arms around you as you grieve this tremendous loss. twitter.com/CFDMedia/statu…BunkerGear_Gal@BunkerGear_GalOur Fire Service Family has lost another Brother.Brother Jermaine Pelt, a Firefighter assigned to E75, Chicago FD, laid down his life in Service to others. People he had never met yet for whom he risked everything.Say his name. May he Rest In Peace. twitter.com/CFDLocal2/stat…IAFF Local 2@CFDLocal2We take an oath to protect lives and property. Brother Pelt was doing just that this morning when he made the ultimate sacrifice for his city. We mourn with the Pelt family, and our brothers and sisters, especially our members of Engine Company 75. #LODD #local2atwork twitter.com/wgnnews/status…16928We take an oath to protect lives and property. Brother Pelt was doing just that this morning when he made the ultimate sacrifice for his city. We mourn with the Pelt family, and our brothers and sisters, especially our members of Engine Company 75. #LODD #local2atwork twitter.com/wgnnews/status…Our Fire Service Family has lost another Brother.Brother Jermaine Pelt, a Firefighter assigned to E75, Chicago FD, laid down his life in Service to others. People he had never met yet for whom he risked everything.Say his name. May he Rest In Peace. twitter.com/CFDLocal2/stat… https://t.co/3eERN1NGoXFraternal Order of Police - Chicago Lodge #7@FOP7ChicagoIn the early hours of the morning, Chicago lost a hero.Firefighter Jermaine Pelt was fighting a blaze in Chicago’s Roseland community alongside his brothers in Engine Co. 75 when conditions worsened and FF Pelt did not survive.Please pray for FF Pelt, his family and all of CFD.9718In the early hours of the morning, Chicago lost a hero.Firefighter Jermaine Pelt was fighting a blaze in Chicago’s Roseland community alongside his brothers in Engine Co. 75 when conditions worsened and FF Pelt did not survive.Please pray for FF Pelt, his family and all of CFD. https://t.co/J3ELIAk3ZrMayor Lori E. Lightfoot@chicagosmayorI am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jermaine Pelt, an 18-year veteran of the CFD, who died early this morning in the line of duty. My heartfelt sympathies are w/ his family, fellow CFD colleagues, & his brothers & sisters of Engine 75 following this tragic incident. 🧵12616I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jermaine Pelt, an 18-year veteran of the CFD, who died early this morning in the line of duty. My heartfelt sympathies are w/ his family, fellow CFD colleagues, & his brothers & sisters of Engine 75 following this tragic incident. 🧵Paul Vallas@PaulVallasMy prayers are with the family of Firefighter Jermaine Pelt and the Chicago Fire Department this morning. This is a devastating loss for our city that once again demonstrates the sacrifices first responders make every day to keep us all safe. RIP Firefighter Pelt. twitter.com/WGNNews/status…WGN TV News@WGNNewsBREAKING: A Chicago firefighter has died following a South Side house fire bit.ly/3KaFUPz41255BREAKING: A Chicago firefighter has died following a South Side house fire bit.ly/3KaFUPz https://t.co/FcSNtbh2v3My prayers are with the family of Firefighter Jermaine Pelt and the Chicago Fire Department this morning. This is a devastating loss for our city that once again demonstrates the sacrifices first responders make every day to keep us all safe. RIP Firefighter Pelt. twitter.com/WGNNews/status…Talking about the accident, Nance-Holt shed tears as she informed:"It appears that firefighter Pelt went down as crews were being ordered out of the building. A mayday was called, and he was quickly found near the hose line and brought out for treatment."At the same time, the authorities also informed us that Pelt was taken to Christ Hospital, where he was given CPR and the doctors and medical staff tried their best to revive him. At the moment, the family has not spoken up or addressed the matter.However, authorities have claimed that the entire community, including fellow fire responders, friends, relatives, and his daughters, are devastated after hearing the news of his passing.On the other hand, the other two firemen who were also injured, along with Pelt, are out of danger and are recovering.