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North Riverside Firefighters Union-Local 2714 is still seeking Silver Spanner support after securing in-house ambulance service with their new contract. This is tremendous news for them!!
Information and the application can be found on our website at: https://www.affi1935.org/about-the-affi/committees/ems-privatization/silver-spanner/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee
Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo

It was close to midnight, well into the fifth day of the Joliet fire strike, suddenly I was jarred from my sleep by them piercing wail of a siren. I looked out my bedroom window. The large two-story house across the street was à mass of flame. A red and white Joliet fire engine, manned by four Lockport fire fighters, rumbled to a stop in front of the burning home. Hose was being pulled, equipment was being hurriedly taken off the truck, ladders were being removed from their racks, the formidable task seemed an impossibility for just four men.
Suddenly, shadowy figures dressed in long black coats and helmets began to materialize from the surrounding gloom, they began assisting the four fire fighters, they put on air masks, grabbed axes, ladders, hoses, they began attacking the fearsome blaze. Soon it was all over, the fire was out, the hoses were repacked, the equipment was
returned to its proper place.
I had to find out who those ghostly figures were. I quickly dressed and headed for the group of men across the street. The short walk only took a few minutes, but when I arrived the only people there was the four Lockport firefighters. I asked them, "Who were those men all dressed in black?" The four men gave me a knowing smile, they said, "We don't really know, they disappeared as quickly as they arrived. But they did leave one thing, a small hand tool that all fire fighters are familiar with. It's still over there, on the front porch." I walked over to the front porch, went up the stairs, and there, gleaming in the moonlight, carefully placed on the welcome mat, lay a shiny new sterling silver spanner wrench.
I returned to the four men standing next to the idling fire engine. I asked them if this strange occurrence happened at every fire, since the strike. They said, "Yes, it did. And not only here in Joliet, but in Springfield, Danville, Evanston, and Lexington, Kentucky as well. They are the mysterious men of the squad of the silver spanner.

As the temperatures drop, remember a few simple tips to keep your home safe AND warm this winter!

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
#sundaysafetytip

Don't forget to support your local businesses on this Small Business Saturday!

When you hit the stores for holiday shopping this Friday, look for Union-Made gifts! Visit https://aflcio.org/MadeInAmerica/holiday-gifts for more ideas.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
AFL-CIO

Registration is now open for the IAFF's Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS). Jan. 29th-Feb. 1st in Las Vegas. Visit https://www.iaff.org/alts23/ for more information.
Don't miss this fantastic training opportunity!

Become a member of the Normal Fire Dept. and Normal Firefighters IAFF Local 2442! Applications are available until December 2nd, 2022.

AFFI Locals have raised an impressive $537,292 for MDA so far in 2022! Thank you to all the Locals that contributed to the Fill the Boot Campaign!

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
MDA Chicagoland and Northern Illinois

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Registration is still open for the IAFF's 8th District PEP event. This two-day educational event will be held in Indianapolis on Nov. 21-22nd, 2022. Visit www.iaff.org/district8pep to register.

Its the law! Help keep our members safe being following safe driving practices.

IAFF 8th District
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large

North Riverside Firefighters Union-Local 2714 is still seeking Silver Spanner support after securing in-house ambulance service with their new contract. This is tremendous news for them!!
Information and the application can be found on our website at: https://www.affi1935.org/about-the-affi/committees/ems-privatization/silver-spanner/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President
Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer
Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee
Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo

Registration is now open for the 30th Annual AFFI Honor Guard Convention. Eligible members received a registration packet via email this weekend. Please sign up and contact the office with any questions.

Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is Nov. 14-18, 2022. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, this initiative is designed to raise public awareness and help keep roadway responders and the public safe around traffic incidents.

#sundaysafetytip

Happy Birthday to the AFFI's Director of Information and Technology, Matt Campbell!
Director Campbell is also a member of Downers Grove Local 3234.

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