Rescue 8 Education & Training Division INC

10/22/2026

Yesterday’s donation went straight to stocking the Firehouse fridge! A veteran experiencing homelessness stopped by for a hot meal and someone to talk to. ❤️

D. is back for a second chance, too—and already “grocery shopping” in our fridge for school tomorrow! 😂

I’m still in pain from my car accident, but I’m a survivor, and I’m still showing up. This is Rescue 8: saving lives, feeding neighbors, and giving second chances. Thank you for helping us keep going! ❤️

10/18/2026

Friday evening, a young man walked through our doors asking for help. He couldn’t afford the fingerprints or the class he needed to get started. After hearing his story, my heart wouldn’t let me turn him away.

I told him to come back Saturday at 1 p.m. He arrived 30 minutes late, but when I learned he had traveled by bus from Lake and Central, I understood the effort he had made to get there. I paid for his PERC card and fingerprints out of my own pocket.

As he was leaving, I noticed he was shaking. When I asked him why, he said he was overwhelmed with joy that someone was willing to help him.

Then he asked if I could help his brother, too. They are both homeless and staying in a shelter. I told him, “Bring your brother by. I’ll help him, too.”

Moments like this remind me why I keep going, even when I’m tired. When it felt like the world had given up on me, someone gave me a chance. I have to keep passing that chance on to others.

This is the heart of Rescue 8: Saving Lives by Changing Lives.

P.S. I don’t share these stories for likes or views. I share them to inspire the next person to do even more than I have and give back to their community, too. Someone gave me a chance, and I hope passing it on encourages others to do the same.

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Just a reminder—tonight is Movie Night at Rescue 8!

Spending Sweetest Day alone? Come enjoy a movie and some good company! ❤️ We’re also offering FREE CPR sessions—learn to save a life while enjoying your evening.

Come spend part of your night with us! 🍿

10/17/2026

It was an honor to be invited to the street dedication and statue unveiling honoring Firefighter Firefighters/EMT Jermaine Pelt. It’s moving to see the CFD family and community continue to honor his memory, service, and sacrifice. Gone, but never forgotten. 🚒❤️

10/15/2026

I love waking up to a thank-you email from a company expressing how much their staff enjoyed our training. Knowing we helped them build the confidence to save a life makes it all worthwhile. Rescue 8—Saving Lives by Changing Lives! ❤️

10/15/2026

🚒 THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

Equipment breakdowns forced us to cancel our first event, but we’re back! Come join the busiest training company on the South Side of Chicago for the Rescue 8 Firehouse Open House!

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 11954 S. State Street, Chicago

FREE family fun, station tours, public safety demonstrations, children’s activities, and more!

Rescue 8 — Saving Lives by Changing Lives.

10/13/2026

Rescue 8 is rolling hot! 🚒🔥 We started the day training over 35 teachers for FREE, with another 100 to train this week—plus police in-service training and a job fair!

I love seeing everyone’s faces after training—the smiles, the confidence, and knowing they’re ready to help save a life. We always capture video because still photos don’t tell the full story. You need to see the learning, practice, and energy in action!

A long week ahead, but a mission worth every minute. Saving Lives by Changing Lives. ❤️