Aurora Firefighter Dies Unexpectedly at Yorkville Home

Aurora Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Adamovich, 38, passed away overnight at his home in Yorkville, according to a press release from the City of Aurora. He was a six-year veteran of the Aurora Fire Department.

“We are deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected loss of one of our brothers”, said Aurora Fire Chief Gary Krienitz. “We are a family here at the Aurora Fire Department and we will do our best to support his family during this tragic time. He was a great firefighter and paramedic and a great man. Mike will truly be missed.”

Michael was born October 4, 1977 in Naperville. He was most recently assigned to Engine 10 on Aurora’s West Side. Prior to joining Aurora, he worked as a firefighter in Elburn, IL, from 2003 to 2010. Among Michael’s survivors are his wife Rachel and two sons, Nathan, 10, and Colin, 8. Services are pending.

An autopsy is also pending at the Kendall County Coroner’s Office in Yorkville.