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AFFI District 1 Vice President Dan Fortuna was joined by members of his district at an event hosted by Leader Lisa Hernandez.
Citizens For Lisa Hernandez

Peoria Firefighters Local 50 wants department's resources restored after two captains hospitalized from weekend fires.

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/video/peoria-firefighters-union-wants-departments-resources-restored-after-two-captains-hospitalized-from-weekend-fires/6841093/

Please join us on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, for AFFI Day at the Illinois State Fair. We would encourage members to sign up for a half-day (4 hours) or as long as you are willing to assist. (Details below)

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/affi-day-at-the-fair/

District 5 VP Art Thompson, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative, Woodstock Career Firefighters IAFF Local 4813 President Scott Wessel, & Huntley Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 4106 President John Petty joined Senator DeWitte (DeWitte for Illinois Senate) at his golf outing this week.

The adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

Tickets to the MDA Cubs/Sox game are SOLD OUT, however, you can still buy tailgate party passes for $75 and join us before the game. Contact office@affi1935.org for more details.

Champaign Firefighters Local 1260 provided and cooked for the Champaign County Democratic picnic last week. Illinois State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Devaney also addressed the crowd.

#MentalHealthMonday - Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large & District 4 VP Olson sit down with Tom Howard, Director of Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support and member of Evanston Fire Fighters Local #742 on the latest edition of the #AFFIPodcast. Fire & Iron Media
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affi-podcast/id1545578719?i=1000529916457

#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

The city of Elgin should be spending its federal COVID-19 relief money on things like restoring Fire Station #6′s engine to full time use, not for things like new artificial turf sports fields - Elgin Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 439 President Galli

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/city-manager-putting-new-sports-fields-ahead-of-fire-engine-service-joe-galli-elgin-local-439/

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen Joliet Firefighters Local 44

Fire crews called to help at LaSalle building collapse. #AFFIatWork Streator Fire Fighters , Ottawa Firefighters Local 523 , Mendota Fire Fighters Local 4200 , Normal Firefighters IAFF Local 2442 , Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49

A fire can wreak havoc by displacing families who then face the loss of their cherished belongings. Market volatility and loss can wreak havoc on your retirement savings too.

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 adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

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

Check out First Responders Night at Wintrust Field on Tuesday night, July 20th, at 6:30 pm for the game between the Schaumburg Boomers and the Joliet Slammers. 1st Responders that would like to attend this game can use this link to get tickets www.etix.com/ticket/p/4157859/schaumburg-boomers-vs-joliet-slammers-schaumburg-wintrust-field

That latest legislative update is available on our website. Thanks to the hard work of our team - Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President , Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative , Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative , & Richard Martin - Southern District Legislative Representative.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/legislative-update-7-17-21/

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37

The adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

Need a new bike? Check out the Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Association raffle.

Illinois firefighters will be able to worry less about their retirement under a new law sponsored by Senator Laura Ellman that was signed into law on Friday.

https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/27-senator-laura-ellman-news/2750-new-ellman-law-increases-retirement-fairness-for-illinois-firefighters

Batavia Professional Firefighters Local 3436 are happy to announce our 3rd annual bowling fundraiser.

The latest episode of the AFFI Podcast is out! We chat about health & wellness for firefighters with Maureen Stoecklein RD and Annette Zapp. Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large & District 4 Vice President Matt Olson do a great job hosting while Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo took the day off to attend a Chicago Cubs game.

Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affi-podcast/id1545578719?i=1000528201112

While battling fires, you depend on your gear for protection. In retirement, what’s protecting your savings 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.

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen

ATTENTION MEMBERS: If you have moved in the last year, please check with Mychelle to see if we have the correct address. Please give her a call at (217) 522-8186 or email her (secretary@affi-iaff.org) with your new information.

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Data Analyst, Dan Klendworth from Jacksonville Firefighters Local 637.

Dear Local Officers,

The AFFI would like to make you aware of an opportunity to attend an information session on Monday, July 12th to possibly assist your Local with internal and external communications with NEP Fire Services.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/directors/communications/nep-services-luncheon/

The adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative , the NDLEGREP Fan Club, & Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighters IAFF Local 4224 President Tyler Reynolds got to spend some time with State Representative Daniel Didech and Senator Johnson.

#MentalHealthMonday
Never underestimate the power of a conversation.

Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (855)-907-8776
RE;ACT (708) 797-3228

Safety matters around every type of firework. Even sparklers can reach 1,200 degrees #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips #AFFI #AFFISafetyTips

The best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a professional show. #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips #AFFI #AFFISafetyTips

Don’t forget about your furry friends when things get loud. Find a safe place for them. Use a noise machine or the TV to help keep them calm. #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips #AFFI #AFFISafetyTips

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen East St Louis Firefighter's IAFF Local #23

Members from Galesburg Firefighters Association joined Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative yesterday at Representative Swanson's golf outing.

Yesterday, AFFI PEC member Zudis (West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3970), Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative & Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President had an opportunity to chat with State Senator Tony Muñoz; a long time supporter of AFFI issues over the course of his 2+ decades of work in the General Assembly.

Our thoughts are with the Jackson family as we mourn Tom's passing. He was the Treasurer of Peoria Firefighters Local 50 for nearly 30 years and the Treasurer of the Illinois Association Of Retired Fire Fighters from 1998 to 2015.

The adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Data Analyst, Mark Kolar from Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473.

We are patiently waiting for the start of the AFFI Summer Education Series presented by our very own Chief Technology Officer, Shawn Gillis. If you missed the registration, there are two more dates available for local officers. https://www.affi-iaff.org/bargaining/affi-summer-education-series-for-local-officers/

If you remember, our friends from Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast were set up at our Legislative Conference. They were able to sit down with many great guests and that episode of the AFFI Podcast is now out. A special thanks to President Sullivan, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large & Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affi-podcast/id1545578719?i=1000526886662

AFFI members from Galesburg Firefighters Association & Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 joined Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative & AFFI President Emeritus Merrill for Treasurer Michael Frerichs' golf outing earlier this week.

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37

#MakeHistoryHappen Moline Firefighters Association, IAFF local 581

As an experienced fire fighter, you know not to panic as you exit a fire. Don’t panic as you exit your career by planning ahead.

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 adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

AFFI members attended an event for Republican State Representative Ugaste this morning. The AFFI supports those who support us.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large

#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

Happy Father's Day to all of the Captains and Lieutenants who work tirelessly to keep the rest of the crew in order 🤣 and to all the great dads in the world, especially those who are away from their family today keeping your communities safe.

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Office Secretary, Mychelle Harbauer.

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen Canton Fire Fighters Local 1897

State Senator Steve Stadelman joined City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413 President Scrol, Treasurer Weerda AFFI President Sullivan, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative & District 5 VP Thompson at the Local 413 retirement dinner where the 2019 retires were recognized by the Illinois Senate for their years of service.

Summer Education Series for Local Officers.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/bargaining/affi-summer-education-series-for-local-officers/

The adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our District 1 Vice President, Danny Fortuna from Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2.

#MentalHealthMonday
It is ok to not be ok.
Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (855)-907-8776
RE;ACT (708) 797-3228

Galesburg Firefighters Association President Joe Brignall, Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative & Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois District 2 VP Chris Coats stopped for a photo with Representative Tony McCombie and Representative Norine Hammond at the Citizens for Hammond golf outing today.

The Joint Labor-Management Committee (Illinois Fire Chiefs Association - IFCA & Associated Fire Fighters of Firefighters of Illinois - AFFI) collaborated on providing a 24-hour Basic Assessor Certification Course on June 6-9, 2021, in Normal, Illinois. The course was well attended by 23 students from all over Illinois interested in becoming Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Certified Assessors. Attendees were educated and trained in the numerous exercises that are used in the promotional process. In addition to lectures and discussions, students participated in assessment center practical activities in breakout groups to meet the prerequisites needed to become certified assessors.

The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and the Associated Firefighters of Illinois have partnered to bring forth a training program that has a direct focus on promotions and evaluations within the Illinois Fire Service. These assessors take time from their family and jobs to attend this class so that collectively we deliver assessments that are delivered by trained evaluators to insure a fair observation and evaluation of candidates. This partnership has been long standing within the Joint Labor Management Committee.

We congratulate these individuals for their time and commitment and rest assured that every two years they must recertify to stay current and up to date.

Earlier this week, members from Belleville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 53, Collinsville Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2625, & Alton Firefighters Local 1255 participated in State Senator Rachelle Crowe's golf outing.

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen Evanston Fire Fighters Local #742

If you get disoriented, following a hose, finding a window, or tracing the direction of the smoke to an opening is critical. Don’t get disoriented on your way to 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.

The adverse effects of secondary employment in like work provided to you by the AFFI Secondary Employment Committee. #TalkAboutItTuesday.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/committees/secondary-employment/

#MentalHealthMonday
We don’t need to solve each other’s problems. We just need to remind each other it is ok to have them, but work positively to be well.

Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (855)-907-8776
RE;ACT (708) 797-3228

Blue Island Firefighters 3547 is hosting a Baseball Fundraiser. See the flyer for more details.

Check out the Wood River Professional Firefighters Local # 2371 Golf outing on July 9th.

Congratulations to Gracie Clifton on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. She is the daughter of Lockport Township Firefighters IAFF Local #1544 member Thomas Clifton.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

Congratulations to Gabrielle Kutchma on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. She is the daughter of Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49 member Kevin Kutchma.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

Congratulations to Emelia Traina on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. She is the daughter of Joliet Firefighters Local 44 member Dan Traina.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

Congratulations to Brenden Brass on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. He is the daughter of City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413 member Trent Brass.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

Congratulations to Zoe McCollum on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. She is the daughter of Joliet Firefighters Local 44 member Eric McCollum.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

Congratulations to Dezziree Bonds on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. She is the daughter of Granite City Firefighters Local 253 member Scott Bonds.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

Congratulations to Brooke Peirson on receiving an AFFI Scholarship. She is the daughter of Peoria Firefighters Local 50 member Brad Peirson.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/2021-affi-scholarship-winners/

#ThrowbackThursday brought to you by the AFFI Labor History Committee. #MakeHistoryHappen Joliet Firefighters Local 44

State Senator Linda Holmes moved legislation this week that would expand workers’ compensation for firefighters and EMTs to cover a potentially deadly, antibiotic-resistant staph infection that poses a particularly high risk to first responders.

https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/caucus-news/51-senator-linda-holmes-news/2559-holmes-fights-for-workers-compensation-protections-for-contagious-infections

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