05/15/2026
🚨Mayday Alert for Chicago FD Engineer Steven Decker’s family🚨
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, paramedics, and staff at St. Francis Hospital, he passed away later that day.
Engineer Decker served the people of Chicago for nearly 30 years as a member of Engine 71 in the West Ridge neighborhood. Respected for his dedication, experience, and steady leadership, he spent decades protecting others and serving his city with pride. He is survived by grieving family members, friends, coworkers, and countless firefighters whose lives he touched throughout his career. Let’s show the Decker family love and support while they navigate this devastating loss, and allow them to honor Steven unburdened by unexpected financial strain.
https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/decker
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Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
Illinois Fire Chiefs Association - IFCA
Illinois State Fire Marshal
Illinois Fire Chiefs Foundation Fundraising Committee
Illinois Fire Service Institute
