CFD Engine 115 Tower Ladder 24 Engine 75

Relief for the family of CFD’s Engineer Steven Decker after sudden passing — The Yard Foundation 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...

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!