The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) promotes fire safety, provides emergency care, and extinguishes fires.
CFD is the largest fire department in the midwest, and one of the nation's largest departments throughout the United States. It's also one of the oldest major organized fire departments, established before 1833.
| Feb 5, 2010 | Ambulances To Haiti |
| Nov 6, 2009 | Fire Fighter Graduation October 13, 2009 |
| Oct 15, 2009 | Congressional Medal of Honor Society September 16, 2009 |
| Sep 18, 2009 | 10th Annual Chicago’s Bravest vs. Chicago’s Finest Charity Baseball Game |
| Sep 9, 2009 | Chicago Fire Department Retiree Visits the Fire Boat |
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Did you know that Chicago firefighters have been organized since 1833? Download the History of the Chicago Fire Department (PDF 1MB)