Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President

10/04/2026

A lifetime of service. A legacy worth celebrating.

AFFI President Emeritus David “Dave” Foreman will be inducted into the Illinois Labor History Society’s Union Hall of Honor on December 3, 2026!

Dave’s leadership helped move the AFFI forward over decades, and his commitment continues today as a member of Joliet Fire Officers Union Local 2369 and the AFFI Labor History Committee. Our headquarters in Springfield proudly bears his name.

Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor. For more information about the event, visit the AFFI website: https://www.affi1935.org/misc/dave-foreman-illinois-labor-history-society-ilhs-union-hall-of-honor/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Illinois Association Of Retired Fire Fighters

10/01/2026

Standing Together. 🎀

Behind every pink ribbon is a person, a family, and a story. Our support extends beyond October.



International Association of Fire Fighters Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

In Colorado Springs for the International Association of Fire Fighters fallen firefighter memorial. Brother Doug Erwin from Naperville Professional Firefighters will be placed on the wall. Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

Having had the pleasure of working with Marsha it’s incredible to see an award named after her. Congratulations to the recipient Bill Sterling. Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Association Romeoville Professional Firefighters Local 4237

The first every Marsha Giesler Illinois CRR Practitioner Award was presented during the Illinois Community Risk Reduction Conference held in Champaign last week. Congratulations to Bill Sterling of the Romeoville Fire Department for receiving this award.

Learn more about the success Romeoville is having thanks to Bill's hard work and dedication to the CRR process by clicking the link below.

https://bit.ly/4yCPna8

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

On Saturday, October 3rd, Elgin Association of Firefighters, IAFF Local 439 will be at Old Republic raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. From noon to midnight, 10% of all food and bar tabs will be donated to MDA when you show the flyer or mention the fundraiser to your server.

Come out for great food, drinks, 50/50 raffles, games, and live music from 8–11 PM. Bring your family and friends and help us make a difference!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
⏰ Noon–Midnight
🎶 Live Music: 8–11 PM
🎟️ 50/50 Raffles • Games • Great Food & Drinks
We hope to see you there!

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President International Association of Fire Fighters Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President