Shabbona Fire Department

05/25/2026

Today we honor and reflect back on those men and women who lost their lives for our wonderful country.

05/18/2026

LODD Notification. Rest in peace brother Engineer Steven Decker with Chicago Fire Department.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2026

The Chicago Fire Department announces with deep sorrow the passing of Engineer Steven M. Decker who suffered a medical emergency Thursday during an annual equipment test shortly after 3 p.m. in the 6600 block of North Kedzie Avenue.

Engineer Decker was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston where he later died.

"We are heartbroken by losing another one of our own. Steve gave everything in service to the people of Chicago and his courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences go out to the Decker family, fellow firefighters and paramedics and all who cherished him," said CFD Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt.

Engineer Decker, who was 61, had nearly 30 years on the job and was assigned to Engine 71 in West Ridge.

Out of respect for the family, no additional personal information is being released at this time. The Chicago Fire Department asks that the media and public respect the privacy of his family during this difficult time.

We also want to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital and the Chicago and Evanston Police Departments for their assistance.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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05/18/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Paramedic Sam Follman on successfully passing and earning his National Registry Paramedic Certification from Ingalls Hospital Paramedic Program! Strong work Sam, way to represent us and Country Club Hills with pride!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter EMT's Landon Williams and Ben Parnow on graduating from the IFSI Fire Academy in Cherry Valley! Congrats on earning your Basic Operations Firefighter Certification and your Advanced Technician Firefighter Certification! Strong work guys! Way to represent us well!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/02/2026

We are honored to announce that, as of Friday, May 1st, 2026, the State of Illinois has designated State Route 23 from Perry Road to McGirr Road as the “Deputy Christina Musil Memorial Highway”.
Deputy Christina Musil was killed in a traffic crash on Route 23 south of Perry Road. She was hit from behind in her squad car and pronounced deceased shortly after midnight on March 29th, 2024. We will never forget you, Christina. And we will continue to honor you. 🌻

05/02/2026

Very excited to show our support to Indian Creek! May they have a fun, memorable and safe Prom night tonight!

05/02/2026

Rest in peace Lt. Andrew Klatt.

By orders of Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President and Commander Jay Coburn, the AFFI Honor Guard is being activated for the duty-related death of Brother Andrew Klatt of North Maine Local 2224.
Brother Klatt passed away on Tuesday after a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Full service details can be found on the AFFI website: https://www.affi1935.org/news/activation-for-andrew-klatt/

Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative