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March 19, 2026

Honor Guard Activation for Mike Altman

January 17, 2026

PAC Leadership Gift

January 13, 2026

2026 Honor Guard Dues

January 6, 2026

A Message from AFFI VP Luke Howieson

January 2, 2026

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month

December 17, 2025

2026 Fallen Firefighter & Medal of Honor Ceremony

December 12, 2025

Honor Guard Notification for Chris Wesley

November 5, 2025

A Message of Support from President Sullivan

October 29, 2025

AFFI and the We Are One coalition took a significant step forward on continuing to improve our tier 2 members benefits.

October 21, 2025

2026 AFFI Honor Guard Convention Sponsorships

October 1, 2025

Consolidation Study Application

August 24, 2025

Honor Guard Notification for Brother Gavin Schlarmann

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Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
3 days ago

By order of Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President the AFFI Honor Guard is being activated for the Line-of-Duty-Death of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 Member Mike Altman.
Brother Altman passed away on March 17th from injuries sustained at a structure fire.
Visit the AFFI website for service details: www.affi1935.org/news/honor-guard-activation-for-mike-altman/ #affisupports #whateverittakes

Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Eric Hall AFFI District 2 Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative International Association of Fire Fighters IAFF 8th District
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By order of Chuck Su
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3 days ago

The Spring 2026 AFFI District Meeting is now set! Don't forget to register on the AFFI website: www.affi1935.org/members/district-meetings/ #affieducates #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Eric Hall AFFI District 2 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President IAFF 8th District
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The Spring 2026 AFFI
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4 days ago

The AFFI is proud to announce our 2026 scholarship opportunities! Multiple scholarships are available for dependents of our members as well as one opportunity for an AFFI Member. Deadline is May 15th.
Applications can be found here: www.affi1935.org/members/scholarships/ #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative Eric Hall AFFI District 2 Vice President
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5 days ago

The AFFI is saddened to learn of the Line of Duty Death of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 Brother Mike Altman who was critically injured at an extra alarm fire yesterday.
Arrangements will be communicated as they become available. Please keep our Brothers and Sisters of Local 2 as well as the Altman Family and members of Truck 47 in your thoughts. #affisupports #whateverittakes

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Eric Hall AFFI District 2 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President International Association of Fire Fighters
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The AFFI is saddened
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5 days ago

A Brother from Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 was severely injured while operating at a working fire yesterday. Please consider supporting him and his family as he faces a long and difficult recovery. #affisupports

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FF Mike Altman of the Chicago Fire Department, assigned to Truck 47, was critically injured today while doing what he always does- putting others first. During a primary search at a structure fire, Mi...
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5 days ago

A very Happy St. Patrickโ€™s Day to our 18,000 plus members, friends, and families!
While youโ€™re โ€œgettinโ€™ your Irish on,โ€ please remember to enjoy the holiday responsibly. #affisupports

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A very Happy St. Pat
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