Terrance D. Freeman Sr. was born in Chicago on June 8, 1972 and died on November 22, 2009.  Firefighter Freeman passed away of an apparent heart attack several hours after coming off his shift during which he had responded to multiple emergency calls and the U. S. Fire Administration ruled that he officially died in the line of duty.

Terrance Freeman was a Rockford Firefighter since February 23, 2005.  During his career, he was stationed at Ladder Co. #2, Engine Co. #4, Ladder Co. #1, Engine Co. #1, and at the time of his death, Terrance was earning his Paramedic ranking at Engine Co. #3.

Terrance was recognized for excellence in customer service and was survived by his wife and six children.