Chicago post office renamed in honor of fallen firefighter
Capt. Herbie Johnson was killed in Nov. 2012 while battling flames in the attic of a two-story home
View ArticleMan charged with stealing Chicago fire dept. SUV
Firefighters were running a fire drill at a high-rise hotel when the man took advantage of their distraction
View ArticleBuilding where Chicago firefighter died to be demolished
Officials said the building's owner did not have proper work permits and the removal of the elevator was unauthorized
View Article7 Chicago firefighters hurt battling apartment fire
The firefighters were listed in fair to good condition; at one point a battalion chief issued a mayday
View ArticleOfficial to Chicago fire dept.: Civilianize jobs to save $1.2M
Inspector General Joe Ferguson said the move would improve public safety outcomes and response time; the union disagrees
View ArticleBuilding owner in Chicago LODD cited by city before
Jatin Patel has received a string of violations and a series of fines for dangerous and unsafe conditions at other properties he has managed or owned
View ArticleChicago fire truck crashes en route to auto repair shop fire
Fire officials said no one was injured in the fire or the crash
View ArticleChicago firefighters rescue dangling window washers
Two window washers were left dangling after part of the scaffolding broke; firefighters opened a window on the 15th floor and lowered a rope to the pair
View ArticleChicago firefighter critically injured in fatal fire
The firefighter fell down an elevator shaft and was taken to the hospital in serious-to-critical condition; a second firefighter suffered minor injuries
View ArticleFirefighter injured in fire at White Sox stadium
The firefighter was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries
View Article2 firefighters injured in extra-alarm Chicago fire
Two firefighters was taken to the hospital; one of them was in fair condition, and a second one was in good condition.
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