Deerfield Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4286

02/18/2026

🇺🇸 Calling All Veterans of Our Department 🇺🇸

IAFF Local 4286 is proud to honor the men and women of our department who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

We have a new veterans recognition plaque and want to make sure every past member who has served in the military is properly recognized. If you are a former member of our department and have served, we would be honored to include your name.

Please reach out to Capt. Patrick Strausbaugh here on Facebook or via email: [email protected]

Help us ensure no one is left off this tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of those who have served both their country and their community.

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/21/2025

Our union family is rallying around Firefighter Charlie Pell, who was recently diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. Because he served as a part-time firefighter, he has no employer insurance, and his workers’ comp claim was denied, leaving his family with massive medical expenses and no income while his wife cares for him full-time.

We’re asking our brothers, sisters, and community to step up.
If you’re able, please donate and share the fundraiser below:

🔗 Support Charlie Pell:
https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/workmans-comp-denied-him-we-wont-rally-for-charlie-pell

Charlie has spent decades serving others. Now it’s our turn to support him.

Why We Need You Now Because Charlie serves as a Part-Time member, he does not have employer-sponsored health insurance. To make matters worse, Workman’s Comp dropped his case and denied coverage, classifying his injury as a disability rather than a line-of-duty injury.

03/29/2025

We’re buzzing with excitement about Hornets Nest—a smooth Honey Wheat Ale brewed in collaboration with our friends at Sonder Brewing!

It’s a sweet tribute to the hard work and dedication of our firefighters, and we’re honored to raise a glass with you.

Thank you Sonder Brewing for letting our guys help out! Although, maybe we should stick to fighting fires, and leave this to the professionals.

03/29/2025

*You do not need to attend to be eligible to purchase raffle tickets.*

03/17/2025

03/12/2025

🚒 CALLING ALL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS!

Deerfield Township Fire Rescue is looking for enthusiastic student counselors to help make this year’s Safety Town a success!

📅 Dates: June 2-6, 2025
🎯 Who Can Volunteer? Students 15 years and older
📍 Location: J.F. Burns Elementary

Safety Town is a fun, hands-on camp where young children learn about fire safety, stranger danger, bike safety, and more! As a volunteer counselor, you’ll play a vital role in mentoring kids, leading activities, and ensuring a fun and educational experience. Plus, it’s a great way to earn community service hours and build leadership skills!

🔥 Interested? Sign up at: https://deerfieldoh.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29868

Help us make Safety Town 2025 the best one yet! 🚴‍♂️🚒👮‍♂️

02/15/2025

A Long time standing member of DTFR. Please help us support him and his family with the fundraisers below.
In November of 2024 Chris was Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. With this illness and the required medical treatment, he is no longer able to perform his duties as a firefighter/fire inspector. His team here at GE Aerospace are attempting to raise money for the family's medical & living expenses. Chris has a long journey ahead with surgery and continued Chemotherapy. He is fighting bravely to overcome this disease.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/christian-chris-elliott-pancreatic-cancer-support

01/09/2025

Tonight Local 4286 welcomes in our two newest members, firefighters Russ Walker and Spencer Bultman. Welcome to the family!