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Today and every day, the AFFI honors our Armed Forces.
On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed forces under one agency; the Department of Defense.
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Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 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
Mike Laureto AFFI Northern District Trustee Clayton Matteson AFFI Central District Trustee Bill Hall - AFFI Southern District Trustee
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🔥🏒 Arlington Heights Firefighters L-3105 Fire on Ice 2025 – Save the Date! 🏒🔥
We’re excited to announce that Fire on Ice is BACK!
Join us on August 2nd, 2025 at the Nicholas Sportsplex in Mt. Prospect for an action-packed day of firefighter hockey – all in support of two incredible causes: the 100 Club of Illinois and Shield 23 Foundation Inc.
Scan the QR code on the flyer below or click www.iaff3105.com/ahfba/ to sign up your team. Spots are limited and fill up fast! #affisupports
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
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Over the last two days, the AFFI partnered with the Illinois Fire Service Institute to deliver the 2025 Health and Safety Conference in Champaign.
Attendees had the option to attend multiple tracks with deliveries of health, safety, and operations courses.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible! #affisupports #affieducates
International Association of Fire Fighters Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Chris Coats AFFI District 2 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President
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On May 15th, 1978, Normal Firefighters President Ron Lawson signed Local 2442’s first contract; ending the 56-day strike that would become and remains the longest Firefighter strike in United States history. #makehistoryhappen
International Association of Fire Fighters Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Illinois Association Of Retired Fire Fighters
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The AFFI Honor Guard takes great pleasure in participating in the Illinois State Fire Marshal Fallen Firefighter and Medal of Honor Ceremony every year.
Yesterday, the Honor Guard Command Staff met before statewide training was conducted at the BOS Center.
Today, Honor Guard Members posted the colors and assisted with the ceremonies at the memorial and BOS Center. #WhateverItTakes #affisupports
International Association of Fire Fighters 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 Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative
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District 1 VP Danny Fortuna and Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968 will host the Spring/Summer meeting on June 20th!
Join us for a day of education and updates from the AFFI. Stick around for an afternoon of golf and fun! #affisupports
Register online: www.affi1935.org/members/district-meetings/
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
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