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Fire Fighter Day at Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp is right around the corner! Located near Hudson, IL, all AFFI Members are invited to spend the day with the campers on July 23rd.
Visit www.affi1935.org/news/firefighter-day-at-mda-camp-2/ for more info! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve P
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Fire Fighter Day at Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp is right around the corner! Located near Hudson, IL, all AFFI Members are invited to spend the day with the campers on July 23rd. 
Visit https://www.affi1935.org/news/firefighter-day-at-mda-camp-2/ for more info! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Chris Coats AFFI District 2 Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President

This week, the #IAFF held their Quarterly Board Meetings in Chicago.
The AFFI and Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 are proud to host our Brothers and Sisters in our great city and state! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large IAFF 8th District International Association of Fire Fighters Edward
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🎡 One of our favorite events of the year will take place on August 13th!
The AFFI is proud to once again partner with Illinois State Fire Marshal to operate the Fire Safety Tent at the Illinois State Fair.
AFFI Members, visit the website to sign up. And for anyone attending the fair on Aug. 13th, please stop by and see us! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Tr
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🎡 One of our favorite events of the year will take place on August 13th! 
The AFFI is proud to once again partner with Illinois State Fire Marshal to operate the Fire Safety Tent at the Illinois State Fair.
AFFI Members, visit the website to sign up. And for anyone attending the fair on Aug. 13th, please stop by and see us! #affisupports

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

🚨 #NationalSafetyMonth Advisory: Fire Blankets & EV Fires 🚨

The #IAFF has issued a critical Safety Advisory urging firefighters NOT to use fire blankets on electric vehicle (EV) fires involving the battery.
🔻 Why?
Although fire blankets can smother flames by cutting off oxygen, they do not stop thermal runaway within EV batteries. This can lead to a dangerous buildup of flammable gases like h
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🚨 #NationalSafetyMonth Advisory: Fire Blankets & EV Fires 🚨

The #IAFF has issued a critical Safety Advisory urging firefighters NOT to use fire blankets on electric vehicle (EV) fires involving the battery.
🔻 Why?
Although fire blankets can smother flames by cutting off oxygen, they do not stop thermal runaway within EV batteries. This can lead to a dangerous buildup of flammable gases like hydrogen beneath the blanket—posing a serious explosion hazard, especially in confined spaces like parking garages.

📌 Key Takeaways:

❌ Do not use fire blankets on EV battery fires.
✅ Water application remains the safest and most effective initial suppression method.
🔥 Watch for signs of battery involvement: flames from undercarriage or wheel wells, jetting, hissing, popping, or repeated reignition.
📖 For more: https://www.affi1935.org/education/healthandsafetyresources/
The IAFF continues to work alongside UL FSRI and the NFPA to develop science-backed strategies for safely managing EV incidents.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large International Association of Fire Fighters Edward A. Kelly

Normal Firefighters Local 2442 will host their Annual Golf Outing on September 28th at Ironwood Golf Course!
For registrations, Visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV-onknEawff1yUSmknsIUcRr28EEY27PriDxOjTY6B_Ho0w/viewform
For sponsorships, Visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch_U_mYGUO0-9l4NqSmFfmpe_kbonjnEt9_tHubMmdpetk5g/viewform

#affisupports Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow
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Taylorville Firefighters Local 3144 will host their 3rd Annual Golf Scramble on August 23rd at Lakeshore Golf Course! Partial proceeds benefit local scholarship opportunities.
Check out the flyer for registration and sponsorship info! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Brant A
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Taylorville Firefighters Local 3144 will host their 3rd Annual Golf Scramble on August 23rd at Lakeshore Golf Course! Partial proceeds benefit local scholarship opportunities.
Check out the flyer for registration and sponsorship info! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative Bill Hall - AFFI Southern District Trustee
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