Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968

06/21/2026

Today, Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968 proudly recognizes and celebrates all the fathers and father figures in our community and at BFPD.

Whether serving at home, at the firehouse, or out in the community, the dads of Local 2968 exemplify strength, compassion, and selfless service day in and day out.

To all the fathers who balance the responsibilities of family life with the commitment to protecting others - we see you and thank you for your sacrifice, determination, and unwavering support.

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy, safe, and memorable Father’s Day.

Happy Father’s Day! 🚒❤️👨‍👧‍👦

06/18/2026

We’d like to extend our sincerest condolences to the Bloomington Fire Department, Bloomington Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 49, friends, and family of fallen Captain James Schreiber. Captain Schreiber sadly and suddenly passed away off duty on Monday June 15, 2026.

Rest easy Brother, we’ll take it from here.♥️

Bloomington Fire Department

06/16/2026

See flashing vehicle lights on the roadway or highway?🚨🚒🚑🚓

⚠️ SLOW DOWN
⚠️ MOVE OVER
⚠️ BE ALERT

It’s the LAW, give them space to keep them safe!

The AFFI has a proud history of advocating for safety advancements for our members. In 2001, the AFFI and Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 successfully gained passage of "Scott's Law" in honor of Lt. Scott Gillen who was killed when a vehicle failed to move over while driving through an accident scene.
Remember to look for lights, slow down, and move over. Month

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President

06/16/2026

This week, BFPD members are completing their annual FSVO (Fire Service Vehicle Operations) cone course at Redmond Field.

This hands-on training helps our members sharpen the driving skills needed to safely operate our fire apparatus and ambulances in a variety of situations. Precision, awareness, and repetition are critical when maneuvering emergency vehicles, and regular training ensures we’re prepared when every second counts.

06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Today we proudly honor the Stars and Stripes, a symbol of the freedom, courage, and unity that define our nation. The American flag represents the sacrifices made by countless men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our great country.

As firefighters, we are honored to serve under the Flag and uphold the values it represents every day.

Please join us in celebrating Flag Day and taking a moment to reflect on what it means to each of us.

06/12/2026

This month, we’d like to congratulate the following members on their work anniversaries:

•FF/PM James Murphy: 18 years
•FF/PM John Cardoni: 18 years
•FF/PM Dennis “Wade” Fry: 12 years

Thank you for your continued service and dedication to not only Local 2968, but to the Bensenville Fire Protection District No. 2 and the community as well!

Photography by JLT Photography (John Tulipano, CPP)

06/11/2026

Yesterday, your Local 2968 Black Shift Firefighters responded into Wood Dale to assist with their residential structure fire. Battalion 107, Engine 107, Engine 108, and Medic 108 all responded.

06/06/2026

Bensenville Professional Firefighters Local 2968 would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the Central Stickney Fire Protection District
Central Stickney Firefighters Association, friends, and family of Engineer Joseph “Brad” Wood. Brother Wood suffered a medical emergency at his home and did not survive.

Rest easy Brother, we’ll take it from here.♥️