Chicago Fire Department

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The City of Chicago Fire Department, commonly known as the Chicago Fire Department (CFD),is the municipal full-service fire department of the city of Chicago.It Provides Fire Suppression Services,Emergency Medical Response Services,Specialized Rescue Services and Hazardous Materials Services In and Around The City Of Chicago. It is the second-largest municipal fire department in the United States, after the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). It is also one of the oldest major organized fire departments in the nation. It is under the jurisdiction of the mayor of Chicago. The department is led by the fire commissioner.The current Fire Commissioner is Annette Nance-Holt. The Fire Commissioner is appointed by the mayor of Chicago, is confirmed by the Chicago City Council, and is assisted by the First Deputy Commissioner, who oversees the department's bureaus. There are four bureaus under the command of the First Deputy Commissioner: Operations, Fire Prevention, Administrative Services, and...

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