CFD Engine 115 Tower Ladder 24 Engine 75

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

The Chicago Fire Department and the broader Chicago firefighting community are mourning the loss of Engineer Steven M. Decker, who suffered a medical emergency on Thursday, May 14, 2026, during an annual equipment test on the city’s North Side. Despite the efforts of fellow firefighters, paramedic...

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

As we lay a brother to rest who has given the ultimate sacrifice, may we continue to support his family. Rest in heavenly peace 3-3-5

05/22/2026

Lets show up and show Dan how far he has come and remind him that while hes doing all the heavy lifting for his recovery, he is not fighting alone

05/15/2026

This evening we grierve the loss of another brother. Engineer Steve Decker may you rest in peace and may God watch over your family 3-3-5

05/12/2026

Come on out tonight to celebrate 1 great guy and 1 just ok guy! 💪🏼

04/03/2026

One of our guys that we work very close with, day in and day out at the closest firehouse over from us, suffered a devastating incident on Sunday! Dan Lenihan of Truck 27 was performing roof operations at a working fire when he had a stroke without warning. Thankfully due to fellow colleagues he was removed from the scene quickly and rushed to the ER. Dan has a very long road ahead of him physically and financially. Being the majority roll provider of his family working 2 jobs, any help would be appreciated for his wife and 3 children.

On March 29th, the unimaginable happened to CFD’s FF Dan Lenihan. While performing roof operations as the first-in truck company at a structure fire, FF Lenihan of Truck 27 suffered a critical medical episode. Thanks to the heroic, split-second actions of his brothers and sisters on the fire and E...

03/17/2026

We lost one of our own this morning after suffering injuries from a fire!
Please keep FF Altman’s family and his CFD family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
~3-3-5~

02/25/2026

Unfortunately Sunday morning we lost our Tower Ladder in an accident. The tower was blocking the scene for an accident on the expressway when a driver flew up the shoulder striking the rig at a very high rate of speed. The rig did what it was suppose to, and that was to protect our members!
Please slow down and use caution when on the roadway! Everyone deserves to go home!