Such a beautiful well establish fire station! They are always safe, friendly, and appear to work…read moretheir butts off! Amazed at its presence each time I walk by!

I made a visit to this local fire station on my short visit to Chicago and it was very convenient…read moresince it was close to our hotel. Jose was very kind in helping me out in my visit and assisted me in purchasing there amazing T-shirt's for my family. These were the 3 shirts that I bought to support that fire station wish they had more of the these shirts cause they are a hit in my opinion especially the River North style and my personal was Wile E Coyote I'm willing to purchase them again even if I'm already back home in Los Angeles. Jose can you make this happen cause I would love to still get more if possible. The way you see the pictures that's the order of the patch that's in the front of each T-shirts.

What a great station! My building had a fire (thankfully turned out to be small) recently. The…read morecrew and multiple other departments came here FAST! It was like an army in their full "gear" descending on the lobby and into the building. They were prepared and had it been worse, we would all have been saved! I also dealt with 4 paramedics (not sure if from this station particularly)- 2 treated me in lobby, 2 took me in an ambulance to local hospital. All were not only fast, quick workers and efficient but so kind and caring and helpful. I am so grateful. Count on this team for sure!

Chicago Fire Station 22 is so welcoming! I'm a teacher at Little Green Tree House in Lincoln Park,…read moreand this week my class is learning about firefighters and fire safety. I stopped by the station with my class of 13 two-year-olds today, and the kids got to see a fire engine and deliver a thank-you poster that they made. We ended up getting to meet a couple firefighters, too, which really made the kids' day! Thanks, Station 22 for all that you do!

This is a unique fire house, and a pretty adorable one at that. Established in 1902, it's…read moreoriginally was home to Hose Company 2, and when Engine Company 98 was created that company took over. It was designed by C.F. Hermann and is amongst the oldest in the city. Built to look like a medieval fortress, it retains some of those old-timey touches one associates with a firehouse, like using a brass pole (there are two!); yet, it has been modernized to turn the prior stable into the kitchen, and what once was a hayloft is now a workout room. Made of limestone,and is the only fire station in the city with landmark status. It's a highly visible house given its location on Chicago Avenue just east of Michigan Avenue, behind the Water Tower. By many accounts it's a friendly house, perhaps in part because not only do the neighbors have a good rapport with the firefighters but it attracts a lot of tourists. If you're a visitor or a local wandering near Seneca Park or the Water Tower, you might be greeted warmly by these heroes.

This is just the cutest dang fire station I have ever seen!…read more The small, historic department is up the street from the old water tower and right across the street from the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was a surprise for us, as we made our way to the museum. But it caught our eye. Absolutely cute and cool.

About two years ago, my apartment building at the corner of Irving Park and Southport caught on…read morefire. In retrospect, I think the now defunct JoyBlue was trying to collect insurance, which i understand because it sucked, but a heads-up would have been nice. The building lacked smoke detectors, which is a problem in itself, but when you're passed out drunk, it's really a problem. I awoke when I heard one of my cats choking for air. By the time, I got up, tried to dress myself, and attempted to grab some cats, I realized it was not just someone burning bacon. The lights were on, but I could not see and I could not breathe. After trying the front door, I crawled blindly towards the back door. I'm a pretty calm person, but after I saw the flames out the second door, I thought I was toast. That's when I heard the fire department yelling. They were wonderful. They carried us down three flights of stairs. They didn't give me shit for having kittens rolled up in a shirt. They promptly told the friend that was staying over to shut the hell up when she started whining like a baby about her purse. They didn't stare or mention the fact that I was nearly naked, just grabbed me a blanket. They were genuinely concerned about what pets were left inside and found them. They apologized for breaking my things while trying to break out the windows. And after the fire was out, without asking, they made a special trip back in to try and find some salvageable shoes for me to wear. But after all this, I think my favorite part, was the ribbing they gave the rookie for mistakingly saving my mannequin.

On November 1 around 6 a.m., some cool person decided to set the big old garbage can in the alley…read moreon fire. Unfortunately, this can was in between our garage and our neighbors. Fortunately, despite my post-Halloween, half-drunken/half-asleep state, I heard the loud 'boom', investigated, and discovered my garage was on fire. Happy November. After trying to unkink my hose with little luck, while simultaneously screaming my head off, I called 9-1-1 and was met with an operator who wasn't listening so well. In any case, after repeating myself several times, the fire department arrived. I'd guess it was a minute and a half, TOPS, after finishing the 9-1-1 call. I think I spent more time on the call than I did waiting for CFD to show up. The fire was put out with MINIMAL damage to ours or the neighbors' garage (some melted gutters, siding and a tiny hole in the wall). No exploding cars or major calamity. So, major props to CFD (the station just north of Wabansia on Pulaski) for getting to our house lickety split. Thanks!!!

Take in Chicago history by visiting the site where the Great Chicago Fire began. The spot possesses…read morea gorgeous statue and a plaque denoting its importance. Though the building was closed when I visited the statue, I could tell that there was a neat museum inside of the academy building which looks like it is worth a visit.

Best bunch of first responders that a city the size of Chicago could ask for!…read more The Saturday before Fathers Day is the 5-11 Club of Chicago / Fire Buffs of Illinois annual muster. Fire apparatus, vendors, etc. See where these proud men and women train.

On Halloween, I decided to dress up as a firefighter while I went out with some of my friends in…read morethe Wrigleyville area. While we were walking, we bumped into the firefighters at engine 78 and they were kind enough to take a picture with me. I just wanted to say thank you for being open to taking this picture of me, they were really nice even after coming back from a job. This really made me appreciate all that firefighters do on a day-to-day basis.

Dear Chicago Fire Department Engine 78,…read more You are our heroes! Thank you from all of our hearts for saving the day! We were treated so incredibly kind and with so much compassion! We will be forever grateful! What an absolutely incredible group! Big thanks to Lieutenant Dave, Engineer Mo and the other 3 amazing firefighters who helped us! Jessica Kelly

The house next to mine caught fire last week. 4 fire trucks, police, Chicago Board up there, the…read morelong arm of the fire truck over that house. Oh MY God! I said.... All I can say is next time please knock on the doors of houses nearby as I never heard the sirens. I just heard loud voices. Fire truck ladder hanging over the roof of that house, a fireman inside with the hose, fireman on the roof cutting through to let smoke out. You think too bad when you see it passing by BUT when it is right next door those men went in like bulls to tackle that fire and put it out in about 25 minutes. My heart racing watching flames peek out by the gutters of that home and the fire men hosing our house down. Winds pushed east blowing all the smoke away from nearby homes. My dogs new that was not a good smell and started pacing inside. You wonder will it be ok? Should I get my dogs and run? These fireman ROCK and put their lives at risk and I am ever grateful. They stayed for about 4 hours after to ensure it would not rekindle. God bless you all for saving our homes nearby!!!!!!!! Brick is a good risk - it does not burn and I am ever thankful we were spared.