Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

Crews called to house fire in Carbondale, Ill.

3 hours ago

Crews were called to a house fire Saturday in Carbondale
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Carbondale Firefighters IAFF Local 1961 ... See MoreSee Less

The house is on West Partridge Lane near Sunset and Gray.

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No one wants real pension solutions more than union firefighters and police

21 hours ago

No one wants real pension solutions more than union firefighters and police. ... See MoreSee Less

In a recent op-ed, a former state lawmaker not only misses the mark on the challenges facing our pension systems, he’s just plain wrong about our willingness to be a part of the solution, writes the president of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois.

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They deserve it

1 day ago

The 2019 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service is about to begin.
You can watch the Live Stream via YouTube:
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Bless you all

1 day ago

Round Lake Firefighters IAFF Local 4235 is hosting their annual bowling tournament next month. The money raised goes towards helping needy families during the holiday seasons. ... See MoreSee Less

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Springfield firefighters now prepared for mass casualty incidents

2 days ago

Springfield firefighters are now prepared for mass casualty incidents.
Each Springfield Illinois Fire Department truck will now have a kit that contains three bulletproof vests, three helmets, and three medical kits.

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Springfield firefighters are now fully prepared in case of a mass casualty incident. After years of work, the department's Joint Rescue Task Force is ready. "This is actually the go-live for us,” said Battalion Chief Jerry Pettit. "So every officer on the rig knows when to pull this equipment....

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