EMWQ Retirees', Widows' and Children's Assistance Fund

07/08/2024

Thank you to PIC Betsy Michna for making EMWQ the recipient of the proceeds from these fun shirts! To order, email [email protected]. Sales end in six days so get it done soon!

06/19/2024

Join us on July 6th!

06/19/2024

04/23/2024

We stand with our brothers and sisters in blue as we mourn the loss of Officer Luis M. Huesca. Rest in Peace and thank you for your service.

02/18/2024

Looking forward to see everyone today!

01/29/2024

We are excited about the 5th Annual First Responders Recipe Challenge! Are you or do you know a Firehouse Chef who wants to show off his/her skills? Bring it on! Firefighters, EMTs and Police Officers, retired or active duty are all welcome to enter. Just let us know and email Betsy at the email below.

All are welcome to attend as well. $20 suggested donation will get you two complimentary PBR or Old Style (21+), swag and this tasty food! Kids are welcome.

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11/13/2023

We are terribly sad about the loss of beloved Firefighter/EMT Drew Price. Please keep his family and CFD brothers and sisters in your prayers. Another huge loss for our department. 🙏🏻💔

09/12/2023

We will never forget. 🇺🇸🙏🏻

08/29/2023

Our prayers are with Lt. Ward’s family and colleagues.

A Chicago Fire lieutenant has died weeks after battling a blaze at a house near O'Hare Airport.

08/13/2023

🙏🏻❤️

CHICAGO — A firefighter who was seriously injured Friday battling a house fire on Chicago’s Northwest Side is making steady improvement, according to the fire department. On Sunday, the depar…

07/31/2023

Beloved by all who knew and worked with Chicago Firefighter Wilbert Hayes. Our thoughts are with Wil’s family and we pray for their peace and comfort in this most difficult time.

07/14/2023

Thank you to all!

07/04/2023

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

07/02/2023

Keep him in your prayers.

CHICAGO — A firefighter with the Chicago Fire Department is in the hospital after CFD responded to a fire in the Austin neighborhood Sunday. According to CFD, a mayday call was made early Sunday ev…

06/18/2023

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! Enjoy your day.

06/14/2023

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06/13/2023

Congratulations to the 127 Chicago Fire Department firefighter/EMT and paramedic candidates from the Chicago Firefighter Training Academy! Welcome to the CFD Family!

06/02/2023

Congratulations to Jacob Bucio and Nicholas Mayoski on their graduation from Mt. Greenwood Elementary School! We are very proud of these young men and know their fathers are looking down with pride. Chase your dreams, guys! We are always here for you!

05/29/2023

Take some time to honor and remember...

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to those who serve!

05/04/2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

04/22/2023

Thank you to everyone who donated and came to our fundraiser last night. Leona’s did a fantastic job. We are grateful to the media for their coverage and all the donors.

Chicago Fire Lt. Jan Tchoryk and Firefighter Jermaine Pelt were both laid to rest last week after dying during separate fires a day apart. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.

04/21/2023

Thanks to WGN News Chicago for having Captain Tony Martin on today to talk about our event tomorrow! See you all at Leona’s!

The fundraiser will take place at Leona’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, located at 3877 N. Elston Ave., in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.

04/20/2023

We are grateful for all the support we are getting for the families of Jermaine Pelt, Lt. Jan Tchoryk and the EMWQ Retirees', Widows' and Children's Assistance Fund. Today at 4:30 pm our President, Captain Tony Martin, will be on WGN News Chicago with Ben Bradley and Lourdes Duarte to talk about the Fund and our event tomorrow evening at Leona’s Restaurant, 3877 N Elston. Be sure to tune in!

04/18/2023

We are so excited that actor David Eigenberg of "Chicago Fire" and "S*x & the City", media personality Marley Kayden and Paul Vallas are joining us on Friday, April 21st, at Leona's Restaurant, 3877 N. Elston for the EMWQ Retirees', Widows' and Children's Assistance Fund Fundraiser. Hope to see you to support the families of Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Tchoryk.

www.widowsandchildren.org

04/15/2023

We are grateful to WGN News Chicago for having our President, Captain Tony Martin on during FF Jermaine Pelt’s Funeral Service today.

Loved ones described Jermaine Pelt as selfless and an awesome father who was always striving to do better.

04/14/2023

Rest in Peace, Lt. Jan Tchoryk. God bless his family and the CFD.

04/06/2023

Thank you to Leona's Restaurants for hosting this fundraising event for the families of Jermaine Pelt and Lt. Jan Jan Tchoryk. We hope you will all join us on Friday, April 21st.