Engine 117 fights a fire on Chicago's West Side at the Garfield Park Conservatory.

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The Chicago Fire Department, also known as the CFD, is the principal fire suppression, prevention, and rescue agency of Chicago, Illinois, under the jurisdiction of the mayor of Chicago. The largest fire department in the U.S. Midwest, it is also one of the oldest major organized fire departments in the nation. Concurrently, firefighters serve as paramedics with the Chicago Emergency Medical System. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Chicago Fire Department Logo This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Chicago Fire Department Logo This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area    - City 606. ... Mayors of Chicago, Illinois, Current or Previous The mayoral term in Chicago was two years from 1837 through 1907, at which time it was lengthened to four years. ... Motto: (1789 to 1956) (Latin for Out of many, one) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - • President George W. Bush (R)  - • Vice... The Midwest is a common name for a region of the United States of America. ... Firefighter with an axe A firefighter, sometimes still called a fireman though women have increasingly joined firefighting units, is a person who is trained and equipped to put out fires, rescue people and in some areas provide emergency medical services. ... Typical view of the defibrillator operator. ...

The Chicago Fire Department is led by the Commissioner, appointed by the mayor. He or she is assisted by the First Deputy Commissioner, who oversees the department's bureaus. There are five bureaus under the First Deputy Commissioner: Administrative Services, Fire Prevention, Operations, Support Services, and Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Services.

Chicago firefighters still wear the famous three-quarter boots and jacket, instead of the now generally accepted "bunker gear" worn by many departments, especially those of the suburbs. An example of the boots and jacket can be seen in the photo below.

Chain of command

Chicago firefighters responding to a call on Michigan Ave.

Listed below are the chains of command for the two major divisions of the Chicago Fire Department's Operations Bureau: Fire Suppression and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services. The lists rank from lowest-level employee to senior command staff. Employees in these ranks may also serve in other divisions and bureaus. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x3008, 612 KB) Attribute to Brett Gustafson File links The following pages link to this file: Chicago Fire Department User:Bmicomp/Photos ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2000x3008, 612 KB) Attribute to Brett Gustafson File links The following pages link to this file: Chicago Fire Department User:Bmicomp/Photos ...

Fire Suppression and Rescue Division

• Firefighter Candidate/Emergency Medical Technician
• Firefighter 1st Class/Emergency Medical Technician
• Fire Engineer
• Fire Lieutenant (Company Officer)
• Fire Captain (House and Company Officer)
• Fire Battalion Chief

The following positions are appointed by the Fire Commissioner: It has been suggested that Firefighter Assist and Search Team be merged into this article or section. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

• Deputy District Chief
• District Chief
• Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner
• Deputy Fire Commissioner
• First Deputy Fire Commissioner
• Fire Commissioner (Appointed by the Mayor)

Geographically, the CFD is organized into six districts and a total of 24 battalions.

Emergency Medical Services Division

• Fire Paramedic Candidate
• Fire Paramedic
• Paramedic in Charge
• Paramedic Ambulance Commander
• Paramedic Field Officer

The following positions are appointed by the Fire Commissioner: A paramedic, is a highly trained medical professional who responds to medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital setting (in-field) for the purpose of stabilizing a patients condition before and during transportation to an appropriate medical facility, usually by ambulance. ...

• Asstant Deputy Chief Paramedic
• Deputy Chief Paramedic
• Chief Paramedic

Reference

• CFD chain of command

External links

• Chicago Fire Department