East Chicago Professional Firefighters Local 365

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

RETIREMENT: 43 Years of Service🔥

Now that its officially official let's show Jesse some serious love and gratitude for servicing the citizens of East Chicago for 43 years!!

🚒 It's not easy being a firefighter, and it sure isn't easy being a firefighter for 43 years! During his career, this gentleman has helped an untold number of citizens during their worst times, but also during their best times too. Having answered 43 years worth of calls, you have pretty much seen it all! Chief, words can not describe the presence you brought to this department and the kindness you brought to all firefighters on ECFD. You'll forever be the nicest and most respected Chief this department has ever had, you have seen so many new hires going through their probie year to seeing close friends retiring. YOU have seen it all and are an endless source of knowledge for the job. Always ready for a game of bags or having a big breakfast on the weekends, you just wanted your shift to be together and enjoy being at "work" with their brothers/sisters. Not only were you the Chief of 2 turn but you also served as our pension secretary, ensuring that retirees receive their benefits and managed the active members pension benefits as needed. Chief we can go on and on about what you meant to this department, but we'll just keep it simple and say thank you for everything and being a true friend to everyone you ever worked with.

🔥 Local 365 thanks you endlessly for your dedication to the citizens of East Chicago and to the brother/sisterhood of ECFD.

👏 Congratulations to Assistant Chief Jesse Becerra on a much deserved retirement.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's day to all the dads out there and especially the dads on the East Chicago Fire Department!! Enjoy your day Dads!

06/19/2026

Local 365 would like to officially congratulate and recognize Chief Paul Russell, for moving up to Assistant Chief. Chief Russell will now be in command of 2 turn/red shift.

Congratulations Paulie 🥳 Thank you for your dedication to the citizens of East Chicago and your solidarity as a Union member!!

06/17/2026

06/10/2026

We are saddened to hear of the recent passing of Napoleon Goshay. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

We would also like to acknowledge his years of service with our Department. We recognize Chauffuer Goshay as the first African American firefighter of East Chicago history.

06/08/2026

It’s with great sadness that the Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana shares the news of the death of Nathaniel Thomas, an active member of the Indianapolis Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 416. Brother Thomas served both his community and his country as a Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard. He passed away on Thursday while on orders at Fort Bragg.

President Tony Murray and the Executive Board extend their condolences and support to Brother Thomas’ family, friends, the Indianapolis Fire Department, and the Brothers and Sisters of Local 416 during this difficult time.

06/04/2026

Happy National Safety Month, EC!

No better time than now to check those smoke detector batteries AND learn about our Home Fire Campaign in partnership with American Red Cross. 🙌

Did you know if you are an East Chicago resident that you can call us for FREE smoke detectors?

Please call 219-516-2695 or 219-516-2682 to learn more!