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1244 N. Wells St. (Old Town)
1653 W. 43rd St.
1653 W. 43rd St.
ALL Former CD/E.P.D.S. Members, PLEASE SIGN IN TO THE C.D. COMPANY JOURNAL. Click to enter.
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ATTN. CUSTOMERS OF DENNY G'S
TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR IN
DES PLAINES, IL.
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It is my pleasure to announce OFFICIALLY,
that Denny G's Truck & Auto Repair, will remain
OPEN under the management of Sue Goralski,
Sue (Office Manager), Ken & Steve (Mechanic's).
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Stop by, say hello and offer your condolences
on the loss of our great friend Dennis and
help support Denny's business and great services
that you will contuine to receive!!
3/04/2021
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It is with deep regrets that we announce
the passing of another good friend and brother,
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Tommy Myers
(09/04/1958 - 01/31/2021
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Tommy passed away 
January 31, 2021.

He was hospitalized with the Covid virus about a
month ago and was transferred to a nursing home
about 3 weeks ago and was placed on a ventilator!

Tommy joined the unit in the 1980's and was a loyal
and dedicated member at 43rd St. Company Quarters.

At Tom's request, there will be no wake or
 services, BUT when the virus is under control,
we will have a reunion memorial in his memory!
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It is with deep regrets that we announce
the passing of our good friend and brother,
..

DAN  HAMILTON
(03/04/1950 - 01/20/2021)
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Danny passed away suddenly on
January 20, 2021,
He was very recently diagnosed with brain cancer,
unfortunately the cancer was very aggressive.

Danny joined the unit in 1974 and was a member
of Wells St. and 43rd St. Company Quarters.  He also
fanned at Engine Co. 4, 43 and several other Companies.

Dan was also a current member of the 5-11 Club.


*************  Visitation Monday 1/25/2021  ************

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home
5570 W. 95th St. Oak Lawn, IL.
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Services on Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

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Interment Private.
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Artistic Engraving's website now
for all your custom engraving on
various products and materials.
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Media
What this short video
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Watch this short video from the
4-11 Alarm at 4425 W. 16th St.
on December 10, 2020
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11/14/2020
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New CFD Company Qtrs. 2020
03/29/2020
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NEW CFD District Map effective 6/15/2015
Updated (6/13/2015)
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BULLETIN

Sydney (Synbad) Smith


is NOT and NEVER was a sworn Firefighter with
the Chicago Fire Department.  He was NOT a
Firefighter on a westside Company, nor was he a
Firefighter on Truck Co. 10.

He was ONLY a volunteer member of the former
Chicago Fire Dept. E.P.D.S. Unit (Civil Defense)
back on the mid 1980's!
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BULLETIN

Thomas J. Palma

is NOT and NEVER was a sworn Firefighter
with the Chicago Fire Department. 

He was ONLY a volunteer member of the former
Chicago Fire Dept. E.P.D.S. Unit (Civil Defense)
 
 

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A GOOD JOB - Stories of the FDNY 2013 by ChicagoFD2


HBO  DOCUMENTARY

on the FDNY

A GOOD JOB - Stories of the FDNY



Chicago Fire Department Definitions




(Posted 3/08/2016)
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ATTN.  DEPARTMENT
 
The Chicago Fire Dept. Civil Defense
page that is published on Facebook.com
is NOT affiliated with this website,
nor
ChicagoCivilDefense.org
 
12/14/2013
 
 
ATTENTION  DEPARTMENT
 
 
 
Anyone with ANY video, film, etc. of
the old Company Quarter's (Firehouse)
at 1244 N. Wells St. from 1958 through 1978
please contact us at the link below.
 
 
 
Admin@ChicagoFD.org
 
2016 Firehouse Reunion - A Steve Redick Photo
 
 
 
 
It is with deep regrets that we announce the 
 passing of our good friend and brother,
.
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James  "Jimmy"  Ziegler
(04/18/2020)
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Jimmy passed away suddenly on
April 18, 2020, at 63 y.o.


He had been fighting several severe health
problems the last few years and was
 recovering and doing great.


Jimmy joined the unit at Well St Hdqtrs. around 1974
and was a current Board Member and Vice President
of the FIRE MUSEUM OF GREATER CHICAGO.

Jimmy also was the editor of the
Fire Museum of Greater Chicago Newsletter
and also the webmaster of the Museums website.

www.FireMuseumOfGreaterChicago.org

PRIVATE graveside service will be,
Wednesday April 22, 2020
at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery 
8600 N. Milwaukee Ave.  Niles, IL.
(On the NW corner of Milwaukee Ave. and Dempster St.)
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The latest and most recent photo uploads, start at the top of each photo gallery
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ChicagoFD1 Channel
 
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ChicagoFD2 on

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(9/27/2013)
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Submitted by member J. Ziegler
 

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SunTimes Story 3/01/1981 - From the T. Myers collection
 
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Posted 2/4/2012

Member/Brother  Tommy Myers
assists C.P.D. with
bank robbery offender arrest.
2/03/2012
 
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