[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/brendacoulsonauthor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/31F3E5AD-6A61-4D64-90F0-CD69655D0EC0_1_102_o.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”31F3E5AD-6A61-4D64-90F0-CD69655D0EC0_1_102_o” width=”43%” align=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Engineer Steven Decker” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_font=”Georgia|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”Engine Company 71 – Chicago Fire Department” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_font=”Georgia|700|||||||” title_level=”h3″ title_text_color=”#000000″ title_text_align=”center”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”Line of Duty Death – May 2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_font=”Georgia|700|||||||” title_level=”h3″ title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_font=”Georgia||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Chicago Firefighters Local 2 is grieving the loss of Engineer Steven Decker, who passed away\u00a0 May 14, 2026 while performing his duties with the unwavering commitment that definedhis career.<\/p>\n
Serving with Engine Co. 71, Steven was known for his steady prescence on scene, his deep loyalty to his company, and the quiet professionalism that made him a firefighter others trusted without hesitation.\u00a0 He stood for the values that built this department – courage, discipline, and brotherhood.<\/p>\n
Today, the CFD family, the union, and the City of Chicago mourn a man who gave everything in service to others.\u00a0 his name now joins the honored ranks of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this city.<\/p>\n
Rest easy, Engineer Decker.<\/strong><\/p>\n Your brothers and sisters will carry the line from here.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chicago Firefighters Local 2 is grieving the loss of Engineer Steven Decker, who passed away\u00a0 May 14, 2026 while performing his duties with the unwavering commitment that definedhis career. Serving with Engine Co. 71, Steven was known for his steady prescence on scene, his deep loyalty to his company, and the quiet professionalism that made […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2201","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n