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On Matchdays, a fiery tradition is lit in Chicago.

Prior to our player procession, our fans initiate a ritual: "Sound the Alarm", Lit by Zippo. Twenty minutes prior to kick-off, a chosen guest from the Chicagoland area steps onto the pitch to perform this tradition. Gifted with the supporters' axe by one of our dedicated fan groups, they shatter the glass and activate the giant fire alarm. This action sets off a chain of events to herald the arrival of the team in red: the alarm reverberates throughout the stadium, towering flames ignite behind both goals, and the team's hype video sets the stage before the players' entrance procession.

Be sure to arrive to our matches early to witness who is Sounding the Alarm for each Fire home match. Discover who has had the privilege of Sounding the Alarm at our 2024 Fire matches below!

Chicago Fire's first Sound the Alarm Ritual:
Chicago Fire's first Sound the Alarm Ritual:
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October 19, 2024 vs. Nashville SC | Gregg Berhalter
October 19, 2024 vs. Nashville SC | Gregg Berhalter
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September 14, 2024 vs. New York Red Bulls | Chaz Ortiz
September 14, 2024 vs. New York Red Bulls | Chaz Ortiz
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August 31, 2024 vs. Inter Miami CF | DJ Moore
August 31, 2024 vs. Inter Miami CF | DJ Moore
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July 13, 2024 vs. New York City FC | Lanie Gardner
July 13, 2024 vs. New York City FC | Lanie Gardner
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July 3, 2024 vs. Philadelphia Union | Polo G
July 3, 2024 vs. Philadelphia Union | Polo G
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June 1, 2024 vs. LA Galaxy | Art and Pep
June 1, 2024 vs. LA Galaxy | Art and Pep
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May 29, 2024 vs. Orlando City | Kel Mitchell
May 29, 2024 vs. Orlando City | Kel Mitchell
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May 18, 2024 vs. Columbus Crew | Staff Sergeant Paul Jordan
May 18, 2024 vs. Columbus Crew | Staff Sergeant Paul Jordan
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May 15, 2024 vs. Charlotte FC | Shams Charania
May 15, 2024 vs. Charlotte FC | Shams Charania
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May 4, 2024 vs. New England Revolution | Cole Kmet
May 4, 2024 vs. New England Revolution | Cole Kmet
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April 27, 2024 vs. Atlanta United | Lubos Kubik
April 27, 2024 vs. Atlanta United | Lubos Kubik
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April 20, 2024 vs. Real Salt Lake | Ty Young
April 20, 2024 vs. Real Salt Lake | Ty Young
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April 6, 2024 vs. Houston Dynamo | Charles "Peanut" Tillman
April 6, 2024 vs. Houston Dynamo | Charles "Peanut" Tillman
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March 16, 2024 vs. CF Montréal | Miles Bonham
March 16, 2024 vs. CF Montréal | Miles Bonham
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March 2, 2024 vs. FC Cincinnati | Andre Drummond
March 2, 2024 vs. FC Cincinnati | Andre Drummond
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