Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2

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December 6, 1932 - LODD
Fireman Patrick Windle of Truck Co. 50
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Fireman Windle died after suffering a heart attack at the drill school from over exertion.

December 6, 1910 - LODD
Pipeman Michael Russell of Engine Co. 36
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Fell through a pole hole and suffered internal hemorrhage.

Please join us for The Stockyard Annual Memorial Gathering

Our Lady of Angels 65th year memorial mass…thanks to those who attended today….🙏🏻🇺🇸

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December 4, 1899 - LODD
Pipeman John Bohanan of Engine Co. 7
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Bohanan was killed while fighting a 4-11 alarm industrial fire on West 21st Street between Loomis and Throop Streets. The fire started in the drying room of the John A. Gauger & Company and Hardy Brothers & Foley molding manufacturers, and spread quickly throughout the two-story factory. Bohanan and another firefighter were operating a hose line inside a shed adjacent to the burning building when the factory’s east wall collapsed. Excessive smoke limited their visibility, so the firefighters were unaware of the collapse until thousands of bricks flattened the shed and buried them under the debris. Firefighters successfully extricated Bohanan from the rubble, but he died while being transported to Cook County Hospital.

Need a Santa/Elf combo for a party or event, this duo is 2nd to none! Local 2 was extremely fortunate to have them for the toy parade this year! To book: 773 969-9826

A huge thanks to all the volunteers, friends, family and the amazing women who run the Local 2 office for a super successful “Toy Parade” today. Many not so fortunate children will be receiving great toys this Christmas. God bless! 👍🙏🏻

December 3, 1966 - LODD
Fireman Benjamin Martin ( Badge # 3825) of Truck Co. 46
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Duty Disability since October 16, 1963

December 2, 1925 - LODD
Fireman Stephen Foley of Squad Co. 6
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Foley died in the line of duty while fighting a fire in the basement of the Atlantic Electric Fixture and Radio Company at 2362 Milwaukee Avenue. Foley was electrocuted when he accidentally touched a live wire. Earlier in the day, Foley’s wife had given birth to their first child, a son, at St. Ann’s Hospital.

December 2, 1925 - LODD
Engineer Wilbur Madden of Engine Co. 22
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Heart attack in quarters after a fire at Fullerton & Southport

December 2, 1921 - LODD
Pipeman James English of Engine Co. 32
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
English was fatally injured in the line of duty while responding to a fire at the intersection of State and Illinois Streets. A fourteen year veteran of the department, English was severely injured when Engine 32 overturned while avoiding a collision with another fire truck. He was treated at Chicago Polyclinic Hospital, where his right leg was amputated. English survived for two days, during which time Firefighter James Cotter of Truck 9 donated three quarts of blood for transfusions for his injured colleague, but English succumbed to his injuries on December 2. He was survived by his widow and two children.

FINAL REMINDER: 10am tomorrow at 440 W. 43rd St (Union Hall)….Toy Parade Kick Off!!

Our Lady of Angels 65th Anniversary Mass tonight @ Holy Family Catholic Church…🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸. Thank you for all those who attended this special event.

TONIGHT: OUR LADY OF ANGELS FIRE SPECIAL REPORT ON WGN NEWS @ 9PM.

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EVENT REMINDER:
WHAT: 65th Anniversary Mass of Our Lady of Angels Fire
WHEN: Friday, December 1st @ 6:00pm (tonight)
WHERE: Holy Family Church (1080 W. Roosevelt)

December 1, 1958 right before the end of the school day a fire broke out at the Our Lady of Angels School. Despite the heroic efforts of our members 92 children and 3 Sisters were lost in that fire. We honor those who were lost, those who injured, those who survived, and those responded today.

congrats to all of CFD’s award recipients! Strong work!

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Meal Train for Luba and Lilly Dear friends and community, We are coming together to support our dear friends, Luba and Lilly, during this difficult time. We have set up a Meal Train to provide nourishing meals and a little extra support as they navigate through their grief. Let's take away the burden of meal planning and cooking...

Julian C. Gallet retired, CPD deputy chief, detective division. Father of retired, paramedic field, chief, Julie Rinaldi, and father-in-law of retired firefighter EMT John Rinaldi. Julian passed away on November 22 in Elmhurst Illinois a service will be held on Sunday November 26 at Elmhurst community funeral home. The Ahlgrim Chapel from 2-8.
567 S. Spring Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126. Please keep the Gallet/Rinaldi family in your prayers.

NOTE: Shuttle Bus pick-up time for Monday changed from 8am to 7am and will run until 3pm (north end of Soldier Field South Lot to Navy Pier)

Parking for services at Navy Pier will be at the north end of the South Lot at Soldier Field. Local 2 will provide shuttle busses from the lot to Navy Pier and back to the lot between
7am-3pm.

Per 2nd Dist. BA, Joe Pease, all are welcome to help hang bunting at Drew’s house. Meet up at E-106 parking lot @ 1100hrs today

RIP Drew 🇺🇸🙏🏻

Farewell to a great co-worker and even better friend! Come out and express your love to Joellyn (“Jo”)!

SAVE THE DATE!!
What: “Make A Wish” Donation Collection Day
When: Friday, December 8 (1/B, EMS 3) 3pm-6pm
Where: Various downtown locations

We are looking for teams of 4-6 firefighters/paramedics for collection (fill the boot). Each team will decide which location they will be collecting and must have a team captain. All team captains please call Jim Hampe for direction and instructions (312 699-0611). There will be a “Make A Wish” post collection party for all volunteers from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Billy Goat Tavern (1535 W. Madison). Parking will be available at the Billy Goat parking lot. Please reach out to Jim ASAP to register your team.
THANK YOU!