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38th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend October 5 – 6, 2019

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September 18, 2019September 18, 2019
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Every October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year. Thousands attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial… Read More »

Boy, 5, Honored at 9/11 Award Ceremony For Saving Family From House Fire

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September 14, 2019September 14, 2019
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The bravery of first responders and other young heroes was on full display Wednesday as the Chicago Fire Department Foundation held an awards ceremony. NBC 5 Chicago

WTC STEEL TO BE DEDICATED AT CANTIGNY ON 9/11-PAT MALONEY TO SPEAK

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August 30, 2019August 30, 2019
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-ent-911-heroes-0906-20190828-aroqpu3krjgdta7jghu6tzp3km-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2FYQdwPG_uuqSL2YN2dvJWREX8ENam3tpVnN1Hx1Ws9T4zZ_NKXTWg2c0

SAVE THE DATE!

by cfd19
July 25, 2019September 19, 2019
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Gov. Pritzker raises death benefits for families of fallen first responders

by cfd19
July 12, 2019July 12, 2019
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CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that doubles the death benefits for families of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters a day after Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy… Read More »

CBS News Reports Firefighters Occupational Hazard- Cancer

by cfd19
June 21, 2019July 15, 2019
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Since 2002, almost two out of every three firefighters who died on the job died of cancer, as smoke from today’s fires produces an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals. But… Read More »

The CFDF 2nd Annual Luncheon is scheduled for McCormick Place on September 11th, 2019

by cfd19
May 22, 2019August 21, 2019
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Check back soon and often for updates regarding the event.

Here’s what the CFDF is currently working on

by cfd19
May 22, 2019June 21, 2019
News

Working with Wintrust to purchase additional drones for the CFD. We are currently gathering financial support for the Project Zero initiative. This is the virtual reality training for school children… Read More »

The CFDF was one of many sponsors for an event at the Union League Club

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May 22, 2019May 22, 2019
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The CFDF was one of many sponsors for an event at the Union League Club that provides scholarships to the children of Chicago Fire Fighters/Paramedics, Chicago Police Officers & Military… Read More »

Cancer wipes purchased for the CFD.

by cfd19
May 21, 2019May 21, 2019
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These wipes are specifically formulated to remove toxic, cancer-causing carcinogens from firefighters’ and paramedics skin before they leave the scene of a fire. This will reduce the long-term exposure to… Read More »