CFD Engine 115 Tower Ladder 24 Engine 75

07/13/2026

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/cavaligos

For more than 40 years, Nick Cavaligos has dedicated his life to serving others. He retired from the City of Chicago Fire Department on December 30, 2013, after more than 28 years of distinguished service, rising to the rank of Captain of Truck 50 and earning the respect of his fellow firefighters a

07/03/2026

🚨Mayday Alert for Paul & Michele Basic🚨

Michele Basic, the wife of Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Paul Basic, has been courageously battling stage IV liposarcoma for the past 15 months. From the very beginning of her diagnosis, she has endured an intensive chemotherapy regimen, undergoing continuous treatment for more than a year. As they continue searching for additional options, the Basic family is now pursuing specialized care at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, in hopes of finding a promising new treatment. Throughout Michele's fight, Lieutenant Basic has remained by her side while also serving as a devoted full-time father to their 16-year-old daughter, Sarah. The emotional weight of this journey has presented extraordinary challenges for the entire family.

Lieutenant Basic has faithfully served the Chicago Fire Department for 24 years, dedicating his career to protecting and leading his community. While the family remains hopeful that treatment at the Mayo Clinic will provide new possibilities, the repeated travel between Chicago and Scottsdale will create a significant financial strain on top of the burdens they have already faced over the past 15 months. The ongoing costs of medical care, transportation, lodging, and time away from work continue to add to an already overwhelming situation. Let’s provide the Basic family the reassurance that they do not have to face this fight alone.

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/basic

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Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2
Second Battalion CFD
Citywide Relief
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
MABAS-Illinois
Support Fire Fighters Cancer Coverage and Protection
Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Illinois
Mayo Clinic

06/19/2026

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/mcdermott

For the past 39 years, Marc McDermott has proudly served the citizens of Chicago as a dedicated member of the Chicago Fire Department. Throughout his career, he has exemplified courage, integrity, and selflessness while earning the respect of fellow firefighters and the communities he has protected.

06/06/2026

💚Thanks to Kasey Chronis & Fox 32 Chicago for sharing FF Matt Knight’s story and cancer fight. The Yard Foundation is here for him and his family.
Please contact us if you know a firefighter or family member who needs assistance. 💚

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https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-map0hwpq80t5pv08

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Chicago Fire Dept.
Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2
Chicago Fire Dept: Engine Co. No. 73
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
MABAS-Illinois
Illinois State Fire Marshal
Support Fire Fighters Cancer Coverage and Protection
Firefighter Cancer Support Network, Illinois
Second Battalion CFD
Citywide Relief

05/29/2026

The Chicago Fire Department and the broader Chicago firefighting community are mourning the loss of Engineer Steven M. Decker, who suffered a medical emergency on Thursday, May 14, 2026, during an annual equipment test on the city’s North Side. Despite the efforts of fellow firefighters, paramedic...

05/26/2026