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There is still time to register for the AFFI Pension Seminar.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/education/pension-seminar/

There’s still time to submit your best pink T-shirt designs throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Submissions are due Monday, November 1. The annual Best Pink T-Shirt Design Contest is open to all International Association of Fire Fighters affiliates.
https://pinkshirt.iaff.org/?link_id=0&can_id=308618688399acb3521931b716158dfd&source=email-iaff-pink-t-shirt-contest-for-breast-cancer-awareness-7&email_referrer=email_1299149&email_subject=iaff-pink-t-shirt-contest-for-breast-cancer-awareness

#MentalHealthMonday
Listen to each other, relate to someone’s troubles if you are able, if you have never shared their experience you can validate that what they’re going through is ok.
Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (855)-907-8776
RE;ACT (708) 797-3228

ATTENTION LOCAL PRESIDENTS: The 2022 renewal rates have been released, and there have been NO increases in the cost. See more here: https://www.affi-iaff.org/bargaining/insurance-marketplace/

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to AFFI Data Analyst Tony Peloso from Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 3005.

The AFFI Honor Guard has been activated by order of Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President.

Last weekend Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 hosted a “first contract ratification party”. Local President Mike Miletta, Fire Chief Mike Cesaretti, AFFI District 1 Vice President Dan Fortuna and Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President were on hand to celebrate.

As a fire fighter, your training helps you prepare for all sorts of tough situations…from accidents and fires to water extractions. As you prepare to retire, have you assessed your retirement readiness and thought about protecting your retirement assets from stock market volatility?

Learn how the IAFF Financial Corporation can help you plan your journey. Visit www.Responders-First.com or call us at 877.700.6847.

No one was injured in an Elgin house fire that caused more than $25,000 in damages Sunday morning. #AFFIatWork Elgin Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 439

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211010/no-injuries-in-elgin-house-fire

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President joined members of the Illinois Fire Service Alliance and attended the annual Illinois Fire Safety Luncheon last week. The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois is one of the 14 organizations represented.

#MentalHealthMonday
Every heroic achievement a firefighter has ever had was done by a human being. Human beings can be great and also can be hurt.
Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (855)-907-8776
RE;ACT (708) 797-3228

DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236 President Millard & Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large had a chance to speak to State Representative Jeff Keicher & Rep. Tom Demmer earlier this week.

Our thoughts are with the Pickering family and Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 as they mourn the loss of Brother Pickering.

Contact your local fire department for information on training on the proper use and maintenance of fire extinguishers.

Check out the latest podcast episode on Vaccinations with Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, AFFI District 4 Vice President Olson, AFFI Director of Health, Safety & Education Drew Hansen, & Ryan Klavohn from Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 3005, & Johnathan Pinsky MD.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affi-podcast/id1545578719?i=1000537994846

Check out what members are saying about the New Member Seminar.

“I will also express the NEED for us younger members to be involved.” - Baumgartner, Lockport Township Firefighters IAFF Local #1544

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/new-member-conference-blog/

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP from Alton Firefighters Local 1255.

Fire is HOT! Heat is more threatening than flames. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin.

#MentalHealthMonday
Never underestimate the power of a conversation.
Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (855)-907-8776
RE;ACT (708) 797-3228

In the event of a fire, remember that every second counts. Escape plans help you get out of your home quickly. Twice each year, practice your home fire escape plan.

Fire is FAST! In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire. It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for it to be engulfed in flames.

Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast presents a live podcast recording. Suggested $10.00 donation to the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Warrior Program. Join us Tuesday, October 5th at 6:00 p.m.

Amazing work by the members of Danville Firefighters Local 429 - Illinois. Check out the press release from the Danville Fire Department - Illinois

For Immediate Release:
Contact: Don McMasters, Fire Chief
(217) 444-3776

On September 4, 2021, at approximately 12:45 a.m., the Danville Fire Department responded to a residential house fire.

Upon arrival, the first arriving crews were met with large smoke and heavy fire conditions. By-standers informed the first arriving crews that a family member remained inside the residence.

Lieut. Chad Busick and FF Easton Hoskins then attacked the fire with a handline. While FF Hoskins began attacking the fire Lieut. Busick attempted to make entry into the home through the front door. The heat was so intense that Lieut. Busick had to retract from the fire, sustaining damage to his gear and air pack.

Lieut. Busick then re-entered the home from the front porch through a bedroom window. Upon entry, Lieut Busick located and removed the victim from the burning structure. Lieut. Busick passed the victim out to another arriving crew from the Truck Company (Captain Sean O’Kane and FF Kaleb Thompson).

Captain O’Kane and FF Thompson along with members of the DPD began to treat the victim immediately.

As of today’s date we have been informed that the patient is expected to recover from this ordeal.

For their actions at this incident:
Lieutenant Chad Busick shall receive the department’s highest honor – Medal of Honor
FF Easton Hoskins shall receive a Distinguished Service Medal.

Captain Sean O’Kane and FF Kaleb Thompson shall both receive an EMS Lifesaving Award
These awards will be presented to them at a Banquet to occur in early 2022, the first of its kind in the Danville Fire Department.

Local Presidents:
Please see the press release from Naperville Professional Firefighters President Tom Kriss. It is in response to the 6 Naperville firefighter/paramedics that have filed a lawsuit related to the vaccine/testing mandate.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/misc/naperville-l4302-press-release-for-affi-presidents/

Fire fighters are accustomed to facing challenges — retirement doesn’t have to be one of them.

Learn how the IAFF Financial Corporation can help you plan your journey. Visit www.Responders-First.com or call us at 877.700.6847.

The District 3 Meeting is Wednesday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. Registration begins at 9. It will be held at the DoubleTree located at 222 Potomac Blvd in Mount Vernon.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/event/district-3-meeting/

Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP

Congratulations to Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 on the ratification of their 1st contract.
International Association of Fire Fighters
IAFF 8th District

The District 2 Meeting will be held on Monday, September 27, 2021 in the Union Lodge in Bloomington located at 1750 GE Road. The meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. and end by 3:00 p.m.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/event/district-2-meeting/?instance_id=11671

What a great turnout for our first New Member Seminar. Thanks to Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large and the entire Executive Board and Staff for making this a huge success for our next generation of labor leaders.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative
Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP

Alton Firefighters Local 1255
Arlington Heights Firefighters L-3105
Aurora Firefighters Local 99
Bartlett Professional Firefighters Association Local 3982
Bensenville Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2968
Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177
Carpentersville Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4790
Champaign Firefighters Local 1260
Collinsville Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2625
Danville Firefighters Local 429 - Illinois
Darien-Woodridge Professional Firefighters Local 3437
DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236
Des Plaines Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 4211
Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Association
Elburn Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF #4749
Elgin Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 439
Evanston Fire Fighters Local #742
Forest Park Firefighters Local 2753
Granite City Firefighters Local 253
Huntley Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 4106
Jacksonville Firefighters Local 637
Joliet Firefighters Local 44
Kewanee Firefighters Local 513
Lake Forest Professional Firefighters - Local 1898
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighters IAFF Local 4224
Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 2986
Lockport Township Firefighters IAFF Local #1544
Mt. Vernon Professional Fire Fighters
Normal Firefighters IAFF Local 2442
IAFF Local 95
Orland Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2754
Oswego Firefighters Local 4773
Palos Professional Firefighters Local 4480
Pekin Firefighters Local 524
Rolling Meadows Firefighters and Paramedics, IAFF Local 3075
South Elgin Professional Fire Fighters Local 4833
South Holland Professional Firefighters Association
Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37
Streamwood Professional Firefighters Local 3022
Streator Fire Fighters
Sycamore Firefighters Local 3046
Urbana Firefighters Local #1147
Wauconda Professional Fire Fighters
Wheeling Professional Firefighters Local 12
Galesburg Firefighters Association

#MakeHistoryHappen Rock Island Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 26

Tune in tomorrow, September 18 at 12:00 p.m. for the International Association of Fire Fighters 2021 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Virtual Remembrance to honor our fallen whose names will forever be etched onto our Wall of Honor. #IAFFWallofHonor
https://www.iaff.org/fffm/

The Combined District 1/4/5 Meeting is Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Registration begins at 9. It will be held at the Bolingbrook Golf Club located at 2001 Rodeo Dr. in Bolingbrook.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/event/district-1-4-5-meeting/

Thanks to the Illinois State AFL-CIO for hosting a great event yesterday. Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative and our Director of Communications, Kurt Snow had a chance to speak about current firefighter labor issues with State Senator Linda Holmes & State Senator Patrick Joyce.

'There's so much more that you want to do': Quad-Cities firefighters return from deployment to Hurricane Ida rescue and recovery efforts. #AFFIatWork Moline Firefighters Association, IAFF local 581

Story/Photo: Quad-City Times

https://qctimes.com/news/local/theres-so-much-more-that-you-want-to-do-quad-cities-firefighters-return-from-deployment/article_478b3f1e-8d28-53fb-9281-055a196384e5.html

The first moments you enter a burning building can be the most critical. The same goes for the first 10 years of your retirement. The decisions you make early in retirement can impact the rest of your retirement!

Learn how the IAFF Financial Corporation can help you plan your journey. Visit www.Responders-First.com or call us at 877.700.6847.

Rep. Cheri Bustos was in her hometown of Springfield the other day and met up with AFFI members. She is a champion of labor issues and proud co sponsor of the International Association of Fire Fighters national collective bargaining bill for firefighters. HR 2586.

Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37
Illinois State AFL-CIO

I am humbly asking that each of you seriously consider filling some shifts in Cicero so that we can continue to show every community in Illinois that fire based EMS is without a doubt the best service that a community deserves. - Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President

Cicero Firefighters Union Local 717

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