Everyone described Pelt as generous, hardworking - and a pillar in every community he was a part of.
while battling a fire at a house on South Wallace Street in the West Pullman neighborhood. The 18-year CFD veteran was 49 years old.
"What and incredible lesson Jermaine has taught us all by how he lived," said International Association of Fire Fighters President Ed Kelly. In addition, Pelt was a boxer and a real estate entrepreneur – and his family said he loved to travel. He was also the most loyal friend.
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