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Yesterday during their hometown parade, Hoffman Estates Local 2061 joined State Representative Fred Crespo .

Let's sell this out! Less than 10 tickets remain for our 10th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser. Email office@affi1935.org for more info.

Join the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters on July 9th at Guaranteed Rate Field. Come join us for a tailgate and to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers.

Speaker Welch supports the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois… we support Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch for State Representative.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative

Central District members showed up today to support State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at his event.

A huge firefighter/paramedic supporter, Senator Robert Martwick won his Primary election Tuesday night. Some AFFI members were on hand to help him celebrate. Congrats to him and all AFFI endorsed candidates who will move on to the General Election in November. #onward
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3970
Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to AFFI Data Analyst Mark Kolar from Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473.

Today is Election Day! Be sure to also support your firefighters and their referendums so they can continue to serve your community and keep you safe.

We had a very successful Convention in Peoria. Thank you to Peoria Firefighters Local 50 for being such great hosts and to all of the locals who made it out to conduct business. All Convention photos are available at: https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/convention-pictures/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee
Clayton Matteson AFFI Central District Trustee
Peoria IL Fire Department
Edward A. Kelly IAFF General President
Frank Lima - IAFF GST
IAFF Financial Corporation
State Representative Frances Hurley
State Representative Mike Halpin
Robert Martwick
Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo

Convention registration is now open. Opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m.

The AFFI Executive Board is meeting in Peoria in preparation for our 43rd Biennial Convention. Opening ceremonies kick off at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Safe travels to our Executive Board and Staff as they head to Peoria this week for Convention. We have a full week of preparation and look forward to seeing everyone Thursday morning at 9 a.m.
Peoria Firefighters Local 50
#AFFIconvention22 #AFFIatWork

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant, I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years." - Mark Twain

ONLY 20 game tickets remain for our 10th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser. Join the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters on July 9th at Guaranteed Rate Field. Come join us for a tailgate and to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2022-mda-fundraiser/

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to District 1 Vice President Dan Fortuna from Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2.

Let’s not forget our furry friends. Heatstroke in dogs is deadly. #IAFF #IAFFsafetytips

Save the date for our 10th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser. Join the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters on July 9th at Guaranteed Rate Field. Come join us for a tailgate and to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2022-mda-fundraiser/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President and Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative joined members from Elgin Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 439, Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177, and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighters IAFF Local 4224 last Saturday to walk for Representative Willis.
Friends to Elect Kathleen Willis
#AFFIendorsed

Congratulations to Victoria Thom. Her father Matthew is a member of Joliet Firefighters Local 44.

Congratulations to Natalia VonderHeide. Her father Keith is a member of Palatine Firefighters.

Congratulations to Brigid Heller. Her mother Diane is a member of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2.

Congratulations to Carly Barone. Her father Robert is a member of Arlington Heights Firefighters L-3105.

Congratulations to Audrey Lutz. Her father Michael is a member of Collinsville Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2625.

Congratulations to Patrick Rutkowski. His father Paul is a member of Northbrook Professional Firefighters Local 1894.

Congratulations to Addison Schroder. Her father Joseph is a member of Plainfield Local 4560.

Earlier this week Governor JB Pritzker stopped by the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Office and sat down with members from Galesburg Firefighters Association, Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49, Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 and our Legislative Team to discuss issues facing firefighters in Illinois.

Topics included an update of the downstate/suburban firefighter pension investment fund and the savings it has experienced thus far, increased funding for grants that allow purchases of safer and more effective equipment, increased burial death benefits for our members who pay the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, expanded access to mental health care for firefighters, support of the Workers Rights Amendment to secure our ability to collectively bargain, addressing the recruitment issue in fire departments across the State including increasing MAP grants, AND the fact that ALL 28 times a firefighter bill was placed on his desk, it was signed into law.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative - Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighters IAFF Local 4224
Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative
Richard Martin - AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative - Murphysboro Firefighters Local 3042

We are fast approaching the 43rd Biennial Convention of the AFFI and we still have openings for the Convention Golf Outing to be held at Weaver Ridge on Wednesday, June 22nd with a shotgun start at 11 am. This is yet another opportunity for you or your local to further support our host Peoria Firefighters Local 50 . www.paypal.me/61615

Save the Date: We are 30 days away from our 10th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser. Join the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters on July 9th at Guaranteed Rate Field. Come join us for a tailgate and to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2022-mda-fundraiser/

Members of Joliet Firefighters Local 44 rescued a 50-year-old semi-trailer driver Monday traveling along Interstate 80 after his cab dangled over Houbolt Road. #AFFIatWork

Photo Credit: Joliet Fire Department

Your AFFI Legislative History brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee and our Legislative Team. #MakeHistoryHappen

https://www.affi-iaff.org/legislative/statutes-affecting-firefighters/

Join the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois & Michigan Professional Fire Fighters on Saturday 7/9/22 at Guaranteed Rate Field as the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2022-mda-fundraiser/

Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 is proud to announce their first annual Hot Rods & Halligans Car Show; Sunday, September 11th, 2022, from 11am - 4pm.
www.schillerparklocal5230.org

Have you listened to the AFFI Podcast yet? Check it out!
https://www.affi-iaff.org/education/podcast/

Your AFFI Labor History brought to you by our Labor History Committee. #ThrowbackThursday #MakeHistoryHappen
https://www.affi-iaff.org/about-the-affi/committees/labor-history/

State Representative Mark Luft spent some time last week with Kewanee Firefighters Local 513. Mark is a great advocate for firefighters in Illinois. #AFFIendorsed

The 100 Club of Illinois is raffling off a foursome for the convention golf outing. Members can enter here: https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/raffle-convention-golf-outing/

Your AFFI Legislative History brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee and our Legislative Team. #MakeHistoryHappen

https://www.affi-iaff.org/legislative/statutes-affecting-firefighters/

Check out the latest podcast, Episode 3 of Season 2. Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large & Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo sit down with Bo Chaney from City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413 who chairs the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Human Relations Committee. They dive into recruitment issues that many of our locals are dealing with.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/education/podcast/

FPIF Statement on Kane County Litigation
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/fpif-statement-on-kane-county-litigation/

The deadline for "On Time" Delegate and Alternate registration, resolution submission, and committee request is TODAY (Close of Business). An email was sent to your Local Secretary with instructions on how to register. For assistance, call the AFFI office at (217) 522-8180

The application period to become a fire fighter in Sugar Grove ends on June 16th.
Sugar Grove (IL) Professional Firefighter's Local 4748

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative and Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 joined Mike Kelly for Illinois State Representative yesterday to canvas his district and show our support for a great advocate of firefighters in Illinois.

Every aspect of our job is physical. Moving people is a critical job task. As a profession, we spend limited time training on how to move things safely. View our resources on how you can protect yourself from injury. #ProtectingtheProtector #EMSWeek
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/WFIResources_BehavioralChange_v2.pdf
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/WFIResources_Breathe_v2.pdf
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/WFIResources_BrainHealth_v2.pdf
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/WFIResources_MobilityMatters_v1.pdf

On May 11th, AFFI Honor Guard Commander Jay Coburn, and past AFFI Honor Guard Commander Tom Matousek had the honor of presenting the AFFI Scholarship for Line of Duty Death Dependents to Ellie Bower. Ellie is the daughter of past District 7 Commander Danny Bower who passed away in November, 2013, from brain cancer. Ellie, your dad would be so proud of you!

If you’ve been putting off seeing a mental health professional, it’s never been easier to access help. Check out this IAFF guide for fire and EMS professionals: https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/COVID19-Is_Telemental_Health_Right_.pdf #EMSWeek #ProtectingtheProtector

The 100 Club of Illinois is raffling off a foursome for the convention golf outing. Members can enter here: https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/raffle-convention-golf-outing/

Your AFFI Labor History brought to you by our Labor History Committee. #ThrowbackThursday #MakeHistoryHappen
https://www.affi-iaff.org/about-the-affi/committees/labor-history/

National #EMSWeek is a time to recognize fire fighters, paramedics and EMTs for their service and contributions to our communities. Thank you for the critical role you play in emergency services. #ProtectingtheProtector

Maintain situational awareness: When working in the roadway, be sure to wear the appropriate high-visibility safety vest, position apparatus to create a safe work zone and watch out for oncoming traffic. https://learning.respondersafety.com/Training_Programs/Traffic_Incident_Management_TIM_Training_Resources_for_Emergency_Responders.aspx #ProtectingtheProtector #EMSWeek

Your AFFI Legislative History brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee and our Legislative Team. #MakeHistoryHappen

https://www.affi-iaff.org/legislative/statutes-affecting-firefighters/

During national #EMSWeek, the #IAFF would like to remind its members while operating on the roadway park apparatus to provide a safe zone to operate in, wear reflective vests and use situational awareness. #ProtectingtheProtector

During this National #EMSWeek, the IAFF would like to remind its members that provider safety must be our number one priority. Always remember to follow safety protocol and wear appropriate PPE, drive safely and wear your seat belt. https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/EVSP/PDF_and_PP/NIOSH-Traffic-Hazards-to-FF-on-Roadways.pdf #ProtectingtheProtector

Members took advantage of the great weather yesterday to canvas for #AFFIendorsed candidate Mark Luft.

Your AFFI Labor History brought to you by our Labor History Committee. #ThrowbackThursday #MakeHistoryHappen
https://www.affi-iaff.org/about-the-affi/committees/labor-history/

A great turnout yesterday for our #AFFIendorsed Candidate Eric Mattson who is the President of the Joliet Officers 2369 Union and running in the 43rd Senate District.

Yesterday afternoon, Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President stopped by the Normal Firefighters IAFF Local 2442 meeting to provide an update on statewide activities. He was joined by Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large, District 2 VP Coats, Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative & Director of Communications Snow.

A special thank you to Anna Tulley. Anna is currently a senior at Illinois State University majoring in History and Anthropology. She has spent the last 5 months interning at the AFFI Office assisting us with our historical organization of documents and artifacts dating back to 1935.

Your AFFI Legislative History brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee and our Legislative Team. #MakeHistoryHappen

https://www.affi-iaff.org/legislative/statutes-affecting-firefighters/

Save the Date: We are 60 days away from our 10th Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Fundraiser. Join the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and Michigan Professional Fire Fighters on July 9th at Guaranteed Rate Field. Come join us for a tailgate and to watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2022-mda-fundraiser/

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