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The AFFI is excited to announce our next training conference! The 2025 Health and Safety Conference will be held on May 14-15th in Champaign. Attendees can choose from multiple 4-hour class options each day.
In conjunction with the Illinois Fire Service Institute, several 8-hour pre-conference workshops will be offered on Tuesday May 13th.
Visit the AFFI website to register or learn more: www.affi1935.org/education/health-and-safety-conference/ #affieducates
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP 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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Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President said the same equipment meant to keep firefighters safe, could be making them sick.
"The leading cause of death for firefighters today is cancer. It's not heart disease, it's not stroke, it's not building collapse, it's not burn injuries. It's cancer. And it's literally killing us,” Sullivan said.
WICS ABC Newschannel 20 Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large International Association of Fire Fighters Edward A. Kelly Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative
New legislation could ban use of PFAS in firefighting gear
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The AFFI is proud to once again participate in the 2025 Illinois State Fire Marshal Fallen Firefighter and Medal of Honor Ceremony on May 13th.
Visit the OSFM website for more info on the event: sfm.illinois.gov/memorial.html #affisupports
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
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It's a full house for the AFFI Quarterly Board and Staff Meeting at the office. More than a dozen sub-committees met yesterday to provide direction for the Board meeting today. #affisupports #affiatwork
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP 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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Happy National Telecommunicators Week from the AFFI!
An integral part of the emergency system, our dispatchers our always there for us! Thank you for your service to our communities. #affisupports
Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large
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