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Squad One We are one of four “Heavy Rescue” companies in the CFD. We respond on all confirmed fires, haz-mat, Technical Rescue, pin-in accidents and dive rescues.

Great info!
08/21/2026

Great info!

07/09/2026

RFB… study our history to learn from it.

Representing Squad 1 at GRIMPDAY 2026 in Namur, Belgium!
06/20/2026

Representing Squad 1 at GRIMPDAY 2026 in Namur, Belgium!

05/24/2026

The Great Flying Elvis Mishap (don’t worry, it’s just a drill!) Part 2.

05/24/2026

Members of CFD Special Operations joined with the Chicago White Sox to preplan the worst case… Flying Elvis on one of the light towers at Rate Field. (Part 1)

Another beautiful tribute by Michael Somma.
03/19/2026

Another beautiful tribute by Michael Somma.

No words. Rest in Peace, Brother.
03/17/2026

No words. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Please consider helping out… the Altman family has been part of the Squad 1 family for generations, literally.
03/17/2026

Please consider helping out… the Altman family has been part of the Squad 1 family for generations, literally.

FF Mike Altman of the Chicago Fire Department, assigned to Truck 47, was critically injured today while doing what he always does- putting others first. During a primary search at a structure fire, Mike fell through the floor into a room that was fully on fire. Mike is not only a dedicated firefight

This is why we train!
03/03/2026

This is why we train!

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