CFD Engine 7, Truck 58, Ambulance 7

06/09/2026

Some of the first shift crew. Two retirees and the rest still going strong. Paul finally got his axe!

06/02/2026

Engine 7 is ready for the beautiful night.

06/01/2026

The crew got together for the annual memorial park cleanup! Thanks to all that helped!

05/30/2026

That's one clean rig!

05/19/2026

Brothers and Sisters,

Below are the arrangements for the Wake and Funeral Services for Engineer Steven Decker. Please join Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 in paying respects and honoring the memory of our Brother Steven M. Decker.

Visitation:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home
6250 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 6046
1400 - 2000 hours

CFD Walk-thru:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home
6250 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 6046
Assembly at 1845 hours
Walk-thru at 1900 hours
Uniform: Class A with white gloves

Service:
Friday, May22, 2026
St. Paul Lutheran Church
5650 N. Canfield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
Service at 1000 hours

Interment: Private

05/15/2026

Unfortunately we lost a brother during training. 3-3-5
He was a very nice guy.
Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th Ward) shared in a statement that the member that died was identified as engineer Steven Decker.
"It is with profound sadness that | share the heartbreaking news that a
30-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department passed away today during a training exercise in our community. Engineer Steven Decker of our local Engine 71 lost his life in service to our city. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.


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04/26/2026

04/15/2026

Happy Birthday to Firefighter Wong from Engine 7! 🚒🔥

Another year older, another year stronger on the line. Your dedication, hard work, and brotherhood don’t go unnoticed. Whether it’s putting in work on runs or holding it down at the house, you always show up.

Wishing you a day full of good food, laughs, and well-deserved appreciation. Stay safe and keep doing what you do best.

— Engine 7 💪

04/02/2026

Third shift getting after it tonight!

04/01/2026

Jibaritos on Fullerton gave us free jibaritos today. Just wanted to give them a shout out and a big thank you. Great food on this cold day. 3rd shift ate well.