06/01/2026
Our June Hero of the Month!
Betsy Michna
A7 | PIC
Ignite the Spirit is a charity that has been around since 2003 and has helped over 970 families in need. We have. Daily.
Ignite the Spirit has donated over 3.2 million dollars to ease the hardship of Chicago Fire Department families. Ignite the Spirit began in 2003 when a meeting of the minds came together to create an organization that would help others in need; our brothers and sisters on the job that have fallen victim to life’s unjust hardships. Those of you that are familiar with Ignite the Spirit and its missi
06/01/2026
Our June Hero of the Month!
Betsy Michna
A7 | PIC
05/26/2026
Join us on Saturday, July 11th to support the Steven Decker Family❤️
05/19/2026
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Chicago Fire Department Engineer Steven M. Decker.
Visitation
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Homes of Chicago
6250 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
Funeral
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
5650 N. Canfield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
Engineer Decker served with bravery, integrity and a steadfast dedication to helping those in need. His absence will be deeply felt by his CFD family, loved ones and all fortunate enough to have known him.
05/15/2026
Our prayers are being sent to the brothers and sisters of CFD but most importantly to the family and friends of our fallen brother 🙏🏻❤️
Chicago Fire Department member dies during training exercise on North Side, CFD says A Chicago Fire Department member died during a training exercise on the city's North Side, CFD said Thursday.
05/14/2026
05/09/2026
Please consider making a donation to help this CFD/CPD family🙏🏻
Donate to Help a CFD/CPD Family Fight Cancer Support Jennifer and her Family by donating today .
05/01/2026
Our May Hero of the Month: Firefighter Sherman T. Brown Jr.
We’re proud to feature an incredible firefighter, celebrating the courage and dedication they bring to their work every day. These individuals inspire us with their selflessness, resilience, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.
Whether it’s their bravery on the job or the way they uplift those around them, we are honored to recognize the extraordinary impact they make.
Thank you for supporting and celebrating the remarkable heroes who make a difference every day.