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The AFFI is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 5th Annual New Member Conference.
Join us in Springfield Sept. 29-30th for this incredible educational opportunity for only $50/member!
Attendance is open to AFFI Members with five years or less service.
Visit our website to learn more: www.affi1935.org/education/new-member-conference/ #affieducates
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 Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four 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
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Become a Hero by Helping One on Saturday August 23rd. In memory of Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473 Brother Kevin Oldham. All proceeds go to Firefighters currently battling cancer or other tragedies. #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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We’re excited to announce that Lisle Woodridge Firefighters Union Local 2986 will be hosting their 4th Annual Bags Tournament & Fundraiser on Friday, September 12, 2025!
📍 Location: Craft'd - Plainfield
🕒 Time: 11 AM tournament start
🎯 Format: 2-person teams | Double elimination
💲 Entry Fee: $100 per team
🎁 Prizes, Food, Drinks, and Raffles throughout the event!
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the 100 Club of Illinois.
Register your team by September 5th by contacting Chris Cameron @ [email protected] #affisupports
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President
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Did you know that the AFFI has had a presence at the Illinois State Fair since 1978?
Forty-seven years ago, AFFI Members offered blood pressure screenings and handed out fire safety pamphlets.
Later that year, President Glenn Walters established a "Fair Committee" on the Executive Board and the rest is history... #MakeHistoryHappen #ThrowbackThursday
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 Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President
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"By directly comparing three- and four-person crew performance under similar fireground conditions, the MFD Training Division’s study has demonstrated clear, measurable performance gains in favor of four-person staffing across all critical benchmarks. This includes the following:
An 11% improvement for getting water on fire.
A 74% improvement in establishing a continuous water supply.
A 27% faster victim removal time"
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large International Association of Fire Fighters
Seconds Matter: Performance Outcomes and Justification for Four-Person Engine Staffing
www.firefighternation.com
Kristopher Blume covers the responsibility of fire service professionals to support the four-person engine staffing model.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
🎙️ Episode 39 of the AFFI Podcast is now available! Tune in as Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large and Layin’ Down The Law with Jerry Marzullo sit down and discuss all things happening as 2025 rolls on!
www.affi1935.org/education/podcast/ #affieducates #affisupports
International Association of Fire Fighters Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Chris Coats AFFI District 2 Vice President Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative
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