Chicago Fire Department

The Chicago Fire Department (or CFD) provides fire suppression and emergency medical services to the city of Chicago, Illinois under the Mayor of Chicago's jurisdiction.

Rank structure[]

Fire Commissioner
1st Deputy Fire Commissioner
Deputy Fire Commissioner
Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner
District Chief
Deputy District Chief
Assistant Deputy Chief Paramedic
Battalion Chief / Paramedic Field Chief
Fire Captain / Ambulance Commander
Fire Lieutenant
Paramedic in-charge
Engineer / Paramedic
Firefighter / EMT
Candidate Firefighter /
Candidate Paramedic or EMT

Organization structure[]

There are four bureau's in the Chicago Fire Department. Each bureau is commanded by a Deputy Fire Commissioner. Within each bureau, there are divisions. Each division is commanded by a Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner. Each of the 4 Bureau's Deputy Fire Commissioners report to the 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner, who in turn reports to the Fire Commissioner.

Bureau of Operations[]

Bureau of Administrative Services[]

Personnel
Training
Photo Unit
Employee assistance program

Bureau of Logistics[]

Support Services
Support & Logistics (EMS)
Equipment & Supply
Building & Property Management
Records
Employee Relations
Labor Relations
Staff/Human Relations
The Pension Board
The Regulatory Compliance
Management Information Systems/Technology

Bureau of Fire Prevention[]

Code Compliance and Inspections

Awards[]


Ribbon	Award
	Firefighter Award of Valor - Fire suppression members for their act of outstanding bravery or heroism, while demonstrating personal courage, above and beyond the call of duty.
	City of Chicago Special Honorable Mention - Act of heroism, clearly demonstrating courage and dedication in the face of danger while in the performance of their duties.
	City of Chicago Honorable Mention - The City of Chicago Honorable Mention is an award presented to a sworn Department member for an outstanding act of bravery or heroism by which the member has demonstrated selflessness, courage and dedication in the face of danger.
	Richard G. Albrecht Award of Merit - Members who have caused a substantial savings in manpower or operational costs and has gone beyond the requirements of their normal assignment to contribute to a more effective and efficient fire departme
	Clinical Resuscitation Award - Members involved in the successful resuscitation efforts of a pulseless patient.
	Past Award - Recognized for courage and dedication in the face of danger. (this award is no longer issued by the CFD as it was discontinued in the 1980s but its still recognised)
	Unit Performance Award - Exhibited professional skill and conduct during a coordinated fireground or administrative function.
	Military Deployment Award - Members who are activated/called to service in the United States Armed Services during their career with the CFD.
	Public Service Award - Contributed through public service to the community and created a favorable impression on the department
	Instructor Service Award - Members who train candidates.
	NATO Campaign Award - Members who voluntarily participated in the planning and response during the Chicago NATO Summit.
	Lambert Tree/Carter Harrison Award - The Lambert Tree/Carter Harrison Award are awarded to Department members for acts of outstanding bravery or heroism which clearly demonstrate, in great degree, selflessness and courage by going above and beyond the call of duty, under adverse conditions with the possibility of extreme personal risk.
	Joint Operations Award - The Joint Operations Award is an award presented to each Department member who functions in joint operations with other public safety agencies/entities for a period of one (1) year or more.
	Instructor Service Award - An Instructor Service Award is presented to Department members who were chosen to train Candidate Firefighters or Candidate Paramedics
	Chicago NATO Summit Campaign Ribbon - The Chicago NATO Summit Campaign Ribbon was established to recognize individuals who contributed to the development, support, and operations of the CFD during the Chicago NATO Summit which occurred in Chicago on May 18 - 21, 2012.
	Firehouse Magazine Heroism Award - The Firehouse Magazine Heroism Award is awarded to a Department member who has shown outstanding bravery in the execution of their duties as a member of the CFD.

Known members[]

Andrew Darden - Killed in the line of duty; flash fire when venting was not established.
Leslie Shay - Killed in the line of duty; injuries sustained from a building collapse due to arson.
Brian Zvonecek - Killed in the line of duty; explosion at mattress factory fire.

For a full list of known members, see: Chicago Fire Department/Known members

References[]

↑ Although he has not been seen since Season 7, it is never addressed or confirmed that there is a new Commissioner so is it assumed it is still him.

[1] Although he has not been seen since Season 7, it is never addressed or confirmed that there is a new Commissioner so is it assumed it is still him.

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