A better visual of altar girls serving Pope Leo XIV for the first time in his pontificate. (Credit to Christee)

Help support the athletes of Special Children's Charities by donating on my fundraising page and I prepare to plunge into the icy waters of Lake Michigan. 2026 Polar Plunge® Chicago for Special Olympics Illinois presented by Special Children's Charities

#RevJesseJackson helped end the 27-day #CFD firefighters’ strike in March 1980 by mediating talks between the union and Mayor Jane Byrne. He secured a tentative deal that sent firefighters back to work and later continued advocating for job equity for Black firefighters.

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Happy Friday everyone!

#ChicagoFireDepartment attended the #CPS Skilled Trades Event hosted at Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Training Facility #CFD CPS - Chicago Public Schools

Well done CFD!

National Poison Prevention Week is Mar. 15-21. Most poisonings are preventable. Important reminders: store products in original containers, never call medicine 'candy' and keep purses/bags with medications out of reach. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 #ChicagoFireDepartment #CFD

March 15-21 marks National Drug & Alcohol Prevention Week. Let’s support prevention through education, open conversations and resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, call and/or share the SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357  #CFD

The Chicago Department of Human Resources just posted a job listing for an Investigator position with CFD's Internal Affairs Division. Applications for the position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 04/03/2026. Please visit the link below for more info chicago.taleo.net/careersection/…

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Following the unfortunate fire fatality on the 2500 block of N. Bernard this weekend, 2-2-2, BC 7, E91, T13; Pub Ed, & 35th Ward staff were on hand to distribute smoke detectors & Fire safety literature. Please check your battery today!

God Bless the Altman family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Thank you to the citizens of the 19th Ward, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, their Fire and Police departments, CPD and CFD personnel and many more for coming out today to honor a Faller Hero! 3-3-5

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The Chicago Fire Department is deeply appreciative of the CPD Detectives and staff whose hard work and diligence resulted in the arrest and charges for the man allegedly responsible for setting the fire that resulted in Firefighter/ EMT Michael Altman's death.

#CFD Battalion Chief Malick Bilal accepts the Community Connection & Collaborator Key Award on behalf of E115/E75/TL24 from the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Will County Black Diamond Chapter.

#CFD Deputy Fire Commissioner Cynthia Herring & Fire Prevention team met with Brazilian delegation led by Col. (Ret.) Scharlyston Martins de Paiva  from the Military Fire Department of the State of Espírito Santo to exchange insights on fire safety, investigations & operations.

#ChicagoFireDepartment at the Future Steps Job and Career Fair at Intentional Sports on the West Side. #CFD