THE MISSION OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT FOUNDATION IS TO FUND ADDITIONAL TRAINING, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO SUPPORT FIREFIGHTERS, PARAMEDICS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED, REDUCE FIRE DEATHS AND INJURIES, AND HELP CHICAGO BECOME THE MOST PREPARED CITY IN THE NATION.