Chicago Fire Department still not accurately measuring response times, inspector general finds

More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking its response times, ...

Large Albany Park fire prompts massive response, leaves several displaced; CFD investigating

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago firefighters have extinguished a large building fire that prompted a massive response and shut down ...

Watchdog says Chicago Fire Department still not properly tracking emergency response times

More than a decade after first raising alarms that the Chicago Fire Department wasn't properly tracking how quickly help was ...

Large fire leads to massive plume of smoke as blaze burns building near Chicago university

A large fire sent a massive plume of smoke into the sky in Chicago during the Tuesday afternoon rush hour. The flames were ...
Lake and McHenry County Scanner

13 fire departments in northwest Chicago suburbs quietly encrypt radio communications from the public

Chicago – including some in Lake and McHenry counties – quietly encrypted their radio communications from the public, a rare ...

Chicago Fire Responds To A Devastating Call Close To Home — Plus, What Happened On Med And P.D.

A member of Firehouse 51 is facing a personal tragedy on 'Chicago Fire' - plus, find out what happened on 'Med' and 'P.D.' ...
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What's that smell? Suburban fire department reports multiple calls for ‘unknown odor'

Have you noticed a strange smell in the air? Numerous residents in a Chicago suburb have called emergency responders to report a “an unknown odor in the air outdoors.” The Oak Park Fire Department ...

Naval Station Great Lakes firefighters working without pay amid federal government shutdown

Many federal workers are struggling to make ends meet amid the ongoing government shutdown, including firefighters at the ...
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Chicago Fire Department, African American Firefighters and Paramedics League host Firefighter For A Day event

CHICAGO (WGN) – The Chicago Fire Department and the African American Firefighters and Paramedics League hosted its Firefighter For A Day event Saturday to inspire youngsters to the fire service when ...