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🎙️ Episode 38 of the AFFI Podcast is now available! Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large and Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo kick off 2025 with an update on all things AFFI and IAFF!
Listen Here: www.affi1935.org/education/podcast/ #affisupports #affieducates

Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer International Association of Fire Fighters Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative
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🎙️ Episode 38 of the AFFI Podcast is now available! Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large and Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo kick off 2025 with an update on all things AFFI and IAFF! 
Listen Here: https://www.affi1935.org/education/podcast/ #affisupports #affieducates

Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer International Association of Fire Fighters Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative

45 years ago-
On February 14th, 1980 at 5:15am, The Brotherhood of the Barrel was born as the membership of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 walked out of the firehouses and went on strike.
The last Firefighter Strike in Illinois history played a pivotal role, not just in Local 2's history, but in the fight for collective bargaining rights for all union firefighters in our state. #MakeHistoryHappen

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large International Association of Fire Fighters
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45 years ago-
On February 14th, 1980 at 5:15am, The Brotherhood of the Barrel was born as the membership of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 walked out of the firehouses and went on strike. 
The last Firefighter Strike in Illinois history played a pivotal role, not just in Local 2s history, but in the fight for collective bargaining rights for all union firefighters in our state. #MakeHistoryHappen 

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Thank you, Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 & Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

A life changing event in the history of the fire service in Illinois. Thank you to all those locals from the 70’s and early 80’s for their sacrifices for the later generations.

Thanks to those guys in Local 2 and other Locals throughout Illinois in the late 70s and early 80s we were able to organize in the early 90s and negotiate a great contract. Because of that I was able to buy a nice house, send my daughter to college, and retire in comfort. Thanks guys!

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🥃Calling all bourbon lovers!🥃
City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413 is putting on a bourbon raffle with all proceeds going to their Charitable Fund. The event will be held at Top Dollar Slots in Loves Park on March 17th.
See the flyer for further details and grab your ticket today. #affisupports

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
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🥃Calling all bourbon lovers!🥃
City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413 is putting on a bourbon raffle with all proceeds going to their Charitable Fund.  The event will be held at Top Dollar Slots in Loves Park on March 17th. 
See the flyer for further details and grab your ticket today. #affisupports

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

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Let's make it so

Today, Morton Paramedics Local 4952 welcomed five new members as the Village of Morton hired their first full-time Firefighters in the history of the department.
Congratulations to Local 4952 and the Village on your achievement! #affisupports

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large International Association of Fire Fighters
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Today, Morton Paramedics Local 4952 welcomed five new members as the Village of Morton hired their first full-time Firefighters in the history of the department. 
Congratulations to Local 4952 and the Village on your achievement! #affisupports

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Congratulations and welcome to the union!

Congratulations

Congratulations

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❤️‍🩹 Did you know firefighters are at a greater risk of heart disease due to extreme stress, high physical demands, and exposure to smoke? According to research conducted in partnership with the Illinois Fire Service Institute, cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately 45% of all firefighter duty-related fatalities.
During American Heart Month, let’s prioritize heart health through proper nutrition, regular checkups, and stress management. A strong heart saves lives—both ours and those we protect.
#HeartStrong #FirefighterWellness #AmericanHeartMonth

International Association of Fire Fighters Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
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❤️‍🩹 Did you know firefighters are at a greater risk of heart disease due to extreme stress, high physical demands, and exposure to smoke? According to research conducted in partnership with the Illinois Fire Service Institute, cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately 45% of all firefighter duty-related fatalities.
During American Heart Month, let’s prioritize heart health through proper nutrition, regular checkups, and stress management. A strong heart saves lives—both ours and those we protect.
#HeartStrong #FirefighterWellness #AmericanHeartMonth

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