Chicago Fire Department

Chicago Fire Department
"We're There When You Need Us"
Jurisdiction	City of Chicago, Illinois, United States
Executives	Carl Grissom (Fire Commissioner) Gloria Hill (1st Deputy Fire Commissioner)

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 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

• Fire Suppression and Rescue Division
• Emergency Medical Services Division
• Special Operations Command
• Office of Fire Investigation

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
	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 department.
	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.
	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.

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