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Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

Have the AFFI Pension Seminar delivered to you. We will host a hybrid event this year. #AFFIeducates
Registration info: https://www.affi-iaff.org/pension-seminar/

If you or a member of your local would like to participate in this year’s PAC Leadership program, please email Sue at office@affi-iaff.org and she will obtain your shipping address and collect your $150 PAC contribution.

President Sullivan joined AFFI PEC members from West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Assocation - IAFF Local 3970 & Elgin Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 439 along with Geneva L4287 to support #AFFIendorsed candidate Citizens for Karina Villa today.

The AFFI is proud to support our endorsed candidate Dan Ugaste for State Representative of the 65th District.

Tune in today at 12:00pm (CST) for the 2020 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Virtual Remembrance to honor our fallen whose names will forever be etched onto the International Association of Fire Fighters Wall of Honor.
https://www.iaff.org/fffm20/

President Emeritus Merrill, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative , Central District Legislative Representative Maher, President Sullivan, District 2 VP Coats and Pekin Firefighters Local 524 member Rademaker joined Mike Frerichs for his golf outing.

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO
Joliet Firefighters Local 44

AFFI COVID-19 Webinar for Local Leaders:
This event is open to Local Executive Board Members.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/affi-covid-19-webinar/
Featuring Dr. Emily Landon, Executive Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control with the University of Chicago who will discuss the current science and updates related to the coronavirus.

Members from Galesburg Firefighters Association , Streator Fire Fighters Local 56 , West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Assocation - IAFF Local 3970 , Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37 , Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49 along with President Sullivan, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large (DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236) , Central District Legislative Representative Maher, Clayton Matteson AFFI Central District Trustee , & District 2 Vice President Coats (Pekin Firefighters Local 524) joined Lance Yednock for State Representative to knock on doors in the 76th House District. #AFFIendorsed

This morning, President Sullivan presented an AFFI Legislative Award to State Representative Lance Yednock for his work during the 101st General Assembly and for being the Chief Sponsor of HB2215 which requires Fire Fighter Labor History to be taught in the fire academy. #MakeHistoryHappen

Illinois Fire Service Institute is pleased to offer the 3rd Annual Veterans in the Fire Service Day. Registration open - no cost to attend. Join them in Champaign on October 11 for this unique, personal and professional development program.
Registration:
https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/ifsi%20events/#/vets

Today, members of Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473 and Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighters IAFF Local 4224 along with President Sullivan and Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative presented Senator Melinda Bush a legislative award for her work during the 101st General Assembly.

Join members from the Illinois State Fire Marshal , MABAS-Illinois , Illinois Fire Chiefs Association - IFCA and the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois for a live COVID Mayday FORUM Wednesday, Sept. 16th at 6 PM. Learn how to request resources if there is a COVID outbreak in your department. Join Online: http://bit.ly/2Fxgtdi

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Central District Trustee, Clayton Matteson from Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49.

Every summer, the AFFI Executive Board hosts a fundraiser to benefit MDA. While the fundraiser has been canceled for 2020, we have an exciting opportunity for one lucky individual to win a custom steel AFFI lighted sign, while still raising funds for MDA.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/mda-fundraiser-affi-lighted-sign/

Be sure to check us out on all of your social media platforms.

Registration is now open for the 2020 AFFI Pension Seminar. This year’s conference will be a hybrid event. Presenters, sponsors, and AFFI staff along with a limited number of attendees will assemble at the Double Tree Lisle-Naperville.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/pension-seminar/

Earlier this week, President Sullivan, Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 President Carpenter and Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative met with #AFFIendorsed candidate Keith Wheeler - State Representative.

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO
Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37

Central District Legislative Representative Maher, President Sullivan, and members of Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49 joined #AFFIendorsed candidate Dan Brady at his golf outing earlier this week.

Friends of Dan Brady

Oak Lawn Fire Department Bureau Chief of EMS Sharon Januszewski recently received the Illinois VFW’s National Firefighter Award for her work with their Rescue Task Force unit as well as for having an outstanding career. Chief Januszewski has served in the roles of firefighter, paramedic, engineer, lieutenant, and bureau chief of EMS, and she has done this with the utmost integrity and dedication. In this male-dominated field, she continues to rise above any obstacle she faces.

Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters Local 3405

Illinois Fire Service Institute is pleased to offer the 3rd Annual Veterans in the Fire Service Day. Registration open - no cost to attend. Join them in Champaign on October 11 for this unique, personal and professional development program.
Registration:
https://www.fsi.illinois.edu/ifsi%20events/#/vets

Happy Labor Day from the AFFI

You can put a lot of pizzas on the new Mt Prospect Firefighters Local 4119 table that was donated to them by Parenti and Raffaelli, LTD.

Photo by: Mount Prospect Fire Department

Our PEC member from Franklin Park Firefighters Local 1526 and #AFFIendorsed candidate Emanuel "Chris" Welch for State Representative.

Be sure to check us out on all of your social media platforms.

A young local man is trying to do an amazing thing for Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Firefighters IAFF Local 4224 and their Fire Department. LT Carney meant so much to all of them. Email haydengantteagle@gmail.com for an automated reply on purchasing a paver. #61strong

President Sullivan along with AFFI PEC members from West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Assocation - IAFF Local 3970 & Blue Island Firefighters 3547 joined Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 members who were out on the streets already knocking on doors in support of our #AFFIendorsed candidate and Local 2 Member Darbro for Rep.

ENTER TO WIN:
Simply click on one of the dollar amounts listed under "Incentives" on the left side of the webpage below and make your tax-deductible donation. The winner will be pulled on Tuesday, December 1st.
https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=5388
Every summer, the AFFI Executive Board hosts a fundraiser to benefit MDA. While the fundraiser has been canceled for 2020, we have an exciting opportunity for one lucky individual to win a custom steel AFFI Light, while still raising funds for MDA.

While the International Association of Fire Fighters won't be gathering in September for a Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, CO everyone can still be together in solidarity by sharing tributes and remembering our fallen members on September 19. #IAFFWallofHonor

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO

Fire causes $10,000 to Rockford apartment.
#AFFIatWork City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413

Story by: Rockford Register Star | rrstar.com
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200830/fire-causes-10000-to-rockford-apartment

Fire damages ranch home in Rochelle.
#AFFIatWork #RochelleLocal3445

Story/Photo by: Rochelle News-Leader
https://rochellenews-leader.com/article/fire-damages-ranch-home-in-rochelle

Be sure to check us out on all of your social media platforms.

Peoria firefighters rescued two people from a capsized sailing boat just north of the McCluggage Bridge on Thursday afternoon.
#AFFIatWork Peoria Firefighters Local 50

Story/Photo by: East Peoria Times-Courier
https://www.eastpeoriatimescourier.com/news/20200827/firefighters-help-sailors-right-capsized-sail-boat

Members from Collinsville Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2625, Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37, Belleville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 53, & Granite City Firefighters Local 253 with #AFFIendorsed candidate Nathan Reitz for State Representative.

Please see the latest IDPH update: Notification to EMS Providers and stay up to date by checking the AFFI COVID-19 Resource Page.
https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/notification-to-ems-providers-idph/

The St. Charles Fire Department was able to extinguish a fire in a paper compactor in a large industrial building located at on Monday night. #AFFIatWork St Charles (IL) Professional Firefighters Local 3322

Photo/Story by: Kane County Chronicle
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/08/25/no-injuries-after-fire-in-paper-compactor-machine-at-r-r-donnelley-in-st-charles/alqqc6f/

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO

When Charleston arrived on scene, they found a detached garage that was fully involved in flames. Firefighters quickly got the fire under control. #AFFIatWork #CharlestonLocal3200

Photo/Story by: WCIA 3 News
https://www.wcia.com/news/firefighters-garage-total-loss-after-fire-no-one-hurt/

Yesterday, Central District Legislative Representative Maher, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative & District 2 Vice President Coats joined #AFFIendorsed candidate Tony McCombie at her golf outing.

Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to our Northern District Legislative Representative.

Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative

Yesterday, District 1 Vice President Danny Fortuna and Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative joined #AFFIendorsed candidate Antonio 'Tony' Munoz for State Senate for his event.

For 66 years, firefighters have lined the streets raising money for the MDA Chicagoland and Northern Illinois during their annual Fill the Boot campaign. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and safety concerns, the AFFI and the MDA have decided to go virtual this year.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/fill-the-boot-goes-virtual-for-the-affi-this-year/

51 years ago today, Dave Foreman started his career at the Lockport FD. He later became a member of the Joliet Fire Department/Joliet Firefighters Local 44 and then Joliet Fire Officers Local 2369. Dave also served the AFFI for 28 years both as VP and President. The AFFI expanded under Brother Foreman’s presidential tenure from 66 Locals in 1978 to 178 Locals; one of the many reasons he was named President Emeritus of the AFFI in 2006.

Members can access the 2020 AFFI endorsement list here: https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/17050/

Make sure to check out our MDA Chicagoland and Northern Illinois fill the boot page at: https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7270

Last week, President Sullivan and Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative attended an event with #AFFI Endorsed Candidate Jeff Keicher for State Representative.

Be sure to check us out on all of your social media platforms.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AFFI1935
Twitter: www.twitter.com/AFFI1935
Instagram: www.instagram.com/affi1935/

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO

Is your local protected when you’re off duty? The AFFI PAC has had three masks designed. Please email Sue at office@affi-iaff.org and she will obtain your shipping address, confirm the quantity and collect your PAC contribution.

While the International Association of Fire Fighters won't be gathering in September for a Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Colorado Springs, CO everyone can still be together in solidarity by sharing tributes and remembering our fallen members on September 19. #IAFFWallofHonor

If you or a member of your local would like to participate in this year’s PAC Leadership program, please email Sue at office@affi-iaff.org and she will obtain your shipping address and collect your $150 PAC contribution.

For 66 years, firefighters have lined the streets raising money for the MDA Chicagoland and Northern Illinois during their annual Fill the Boot campaign. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and safety concerns, the AFFI and the MDA have decided to go virtual this year.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/fill-the-boot-goes-virtual-for-the-affi-this-year/

This morning, Berwyn Firefighters Local 506 joined President Sullivan, District 1 Vice President Fortuna, Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee, Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative and the AFFI to endorse Marie Newman for Illinois 3rd Congressional District.

#AFFIendorsed

Is your local protected when you’re off duty? The AFFI PAC has had three masks designed. Please email Sue at office@affi-iaff.org and she will obtain your shipping address, confirm the quantity and collect your PAC contribution.

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO
Evanston Fire Fighters Local #742

If you or a member of your local would like to participate in this year’s PAC Leadership program, please email Sue at office@affi-iaff.org and she will obtain your shipping address and collect your $150 PAC contribution.

AFFI President Sullivan and Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative stoped by to see Dave Koehler for State Senate during his event today. #AFFIendorsed

MDA Chicagoland and Northern Illinois will be doing a Virtual Fill the Boot info session for members Tuesday afternoon. See below for more information.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/mda-virtual-fill-the-boot-info-session/

Governor JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 471 into law.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/affi-legislative-alert/

Rep. Rodney Davis today announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has awarded Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grants and Godfrey Fire Protection District will be a recipient of one for $168,400.

Godfrey Firefighters IAFF Local 1692

https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/rep-davis-announces-168400-grant-to-godfrey-fire-protection-district-three-other-illinois-departments-receive-remainder-43577.cfm

Firefighters rescue pets from homes, baby ducklings from storm drains, and the occasional cat from a tree, but it's not everyday that you see an ostrich rescue. Check out this story from southern Illinois.

https://www.firehouse.com/rescue/rope/news/21148876/il-firefighters-rescue-ostrich-injured-in-15foot-fall

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois joined the Illinois State AFL-CIO today for some labor talks with Congressman Sean Casten.

AFL-CIO
International Association of Fire Fighters
IAFF 8th District

Jacksonville Fire Department officials say the owners of a downtown eatery had some luck on their side despite the department responding to the place of business twice in a matter of hours. #AFFIatWork Jacksonville Firefighters Local 637

https://wlds.com/jfd-official-says-handlebar-fire-could-have-been-much-worse/

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO
Canton Fire Fighters Local 1897

Congratulations to the newly elected District 3 Vice President Steve Perry (Alton Local 1255) and Central District Trustee Clayton Matteson (Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49)

The 3rd Quarter AFFI Board Meeting is underway. The Executive Board and Staff are meeting virtually. We will take a short break after lunch to reconvene the Convention and announce the results of the District 3 VP and Central District Trustee elections. Stay Tuned.

The International Association of Fire Fighters 2020 Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial will be conducted as a respectful, virtual remembrance on September 19 to honor our fallen whose names will forever be etched onto their Wall of Honor.

#IAFFWallofHonor

Glenside Professional Fire Fighters Association Illinois Local 3277 Annual TopGolf Event is back on. Mark your calendars for August 30th and reserve a spot today.

The AFFI Legislative Committee met recently and has made the 2020 General Election Endorsements. You can also keep up to date on all issues on our AFFI Election 2020 webpage. Members can access this information after logging into the website.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/17050/

For 66 years, when not fighting fires, members of the International Association of Fire Fighters and the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois have been fighting another ongoing threat — muscular dystrophy, a disease that includes more than 40 neuromuscular disorders. But the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected fire fighters’ efforts to Fill the Boot for MDA, while the critical need for fundraising to help find a cure and support those served by MDA remain. With traditional Fill the Boot drives on hiatus, fire fighters and MDA are counting on your support through our virtual Fill the Boot campaign during these challenging times.
MDA Chicagoland and Northern Illinois

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/iaff-and-mda-launch-virtual-fill-the-boot-campaign/

The AFFI Labor History Committee proudly presents #ThrowbackThursday. Your weekly history lesson. #MakeHistoryHappen.

International Association of Fire Fighters
AFL-CIO
IAFF 8th District
Illinois State AFL-CIO
Canton Fire Fighters Local 1897

Illinois State Fire Marshal Perez, along with leaders from the Illinois Fire Service Institute, came together to encourage firefighters and EMS personnel to commit to maintaining all COVID 19 mitigation practices in order to help keep themselves, their communities and families safe. One Team! One Fight!

https://youtu.be/N8VKlHnp1aI

Naperville Professional Firefighters respond to structure fire Wednesday afternoon.
#AFFIatWork
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/07/29/naperville-firefighters-respond-to-structure-fire-no-injuries-reported/114305

A familiar face (mask) as the Illinois State AFL-CIO kicks off their 44th Constitutional Convention in Burr Ridge. Congratulations to Pat as he was elected this afternoon as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Illinois AFL-CIO.

International Association of Fire Fighters
IAFF 8th District
Champaign Firefighters Local 1260

The AFFI Legislative Committee met recently and has made the 2020 General Election Endorsements. You can also keep up to date on all issues on our AFFI Election 2020 webpage. Members can access this information after logging into the website.

https://www.affi-iaff.org/news/17050/

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