CFD Bureau of Operations

The Bureau of Operations is one of four Bureaus within the organization of the Chicago Fire Department. Like the other Bureaus, the Bureau of Operations is commanded by a Deputy Fire Commissioner, who reports to the 1st Deputy Commissioner, who in-turn reports to the Fire Commissioner.

The Bureau of Operations is currently the largest Bureau within the Chicago Fire Department and is organized into four Divisions: Fire Suppression and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Special Operations (including the Technical Rescue Unit, the Hazardous Materials Unit, and the Air-Sea Rescue Unit), and the Office of Fire Investigation (OFI). The Fire Suppression and Rescue Division, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Special Operations Divisions are commanded by an Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner. The Office of Fire Investigation (OFI) is under the command of the Commanding Fire Marshal, equivalent to the rank of Deputy District Chief.

Divisions

 * Fire Suppression and Rescue Division
 * Company Units
 * Emergency Medical Services Division
 * Office of Fire Investigation Division
 * Special Operations Division
 * Air and Sea Rescue Sub-divisions
 * Sea Rescue Operations Sub-division
 * Air Rescue Operations Sub-division
 * Special Operations Battalion (5-1-5)