Palos Heights Professional Firefighters Union Local 4254

03/17/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Altman family and the Chicago Fire Department. RIP brother.

March 17, 2026 - LODD
Firefighter Mike Altman - Truck Co. 47
Chicago Fire Department. Chicago, IL
Firefighter Altman was seriously burned over 90 % of his body while operating at a four story apartment building fire at 1757 W. North Shore Avenue, in Rogers Park on March 16, 2026. During the primary search Firefighter Altman fell through the floor into a room that was fully involved on the floor below. He was taken from the scene to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he passed away this morning.

03/08/2026

The Palos Heights, IL Chapter worked with Health From Within Chiropractic in Orland Park, IL to raise funds for Project Fire Buddies. They hosted a raffle and donated $500 to PFB!🎟️😁

We love working with community partners to spread the word about PFB. Thank you for creating more good days. ❤️

Palos Heights Fire Local 4254
Health From Within Orland Park

02/11/2026

01/16/2026

Make your friends jealous, win tickets to see the Bears game this Sunday!🏈
$25/chance.

Click the link to purchase:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bear-down-for-pfb-ticket-raffle

Have a chance to see your favorite team and help critically ill kids! It's a win win!!🐻

01/14/2026

No plans for the Super Bowl? Look no further! Rooftop Johnny’s has you covered while supporting Project Fire Buddies!

01/11/2026

Da BEARS!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

12/16/2025

12/05/2025

Big news! We're celebrating some well-deserved promotions and a happy retirement today!
​Congratulations to Chief Ritter, Captain Mueller, and Lieutenant Malone on their new roles! We're incredibly proud of your hard work. 🌟
​And a huge thank you and happy retirement to Chief Daly! Enjoy your next chapter!

12/03/2025

We're hiring, come join our team!

12/02/2025

Come out to help us celebrate 3 hardworking members of Local 4254 as they get sworn in to their new promoted ranks.
Chief Dave Ritter
Captain Bryan Mueller
Lieutenant Tim Malone