The Bloomington, IL Fire Dept. is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic.
Application deadline February 20th.
Apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/.../firefighter-paramedic...
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Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473 arrived to find smoke showing from the front door of the building and a working fire inside.
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Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
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Walmart in Waukegan evacuated, temporarily closed after arson fire inside store
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An investigation is underway after company officials said a fire was intentionally set inside the Walmart in Waukegan Sunday evening, forcing the store to temporarily close.
Wauconda Professional Fire Fighters successfully rescued a deer that had fallen through ice into frigid waters on Saturday.
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Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Wauconda Fire Dept. rescues deer stuck in icy Fox River
They named her "Jan."
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Too bad they could not save the groundhog. Six more weeks! 😫
I know you are already aware of the sad news of the Duty Related Death of Firefighter/Engineer Andy Cutting of Skokie, Local 3033. Brother Cutting passed away Friday, January 20th from cancer. Brother Cutting was 54 years old. He is survived by his wife, Karla.
On the orders of AFFI President Chuck Sullivan, the AFFI Honor Guard was activated last week.
Brother Cutting’s private visitation already took place with his family, friends, and Local. His memorial service is as follows:
Funeral Service with Full Fire Department Honors: Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 1400hrs at St. Peter Catholic Parish Chapel- 8140 Niles Center Rd., Skokie, IL 60077. Honor Guard members should arrive by 1230hrs. There will be a walking procession from Haben Funeral Home and Crematory, which is across the street from the chapel.
Please plan on attending, and please bring tools and Local flags for the Service. You should plan on being inside and out that day. I know, as always, you will all do Whatever It Takes to Honor, Cherish, Remember, and Salute Brother Cutting, his family, and his Local.
Fraternally,
Jay Coburn, Commander
AFFI Honor Guard
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Praying
Brian Tidwell
Palatine Firefighters Local 4588's Annual Chili Cook-Off will return on April 2nd, 2023. All proceeds benefit charitable causes.
Contact Joseph Mueller: [email protected] with questions.
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee
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