Oakbrook Terrace Professional Firefighters Local 4435

09/02/2026

🚒 STATION 49 OPEN HOUSE & YOU’RE ALL INVITED! 🚒🔥

Come hang out with your fireman at the Oakbrook Terrace Fire Protection District, Station 49, for a morning of firehouse fun, hands-on demonstrations, and a behind-the-scenes look at what we do!

📅 Saturday, October 10th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 17W400 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook Terrace

Bring the whole family out for:

🚒 Fire Truck Tours
👨‍🚒 Meet Your Firefighters & Paramedics
🔥 Fire Safety Demonstrations
🚑 EMS Displays
🏰 Bounce House
🎁 Giveaways
💥 LIVE AUTO EXTRICATION DEMO @ 11:00 AM!
…and plenty more!

Whether you’ve always wanted to climb inside a fire truck, see our equipment up close, meet the crews who serve the community, or just give the kids an awesome Saturday morning — come check out Station 49!

🔥 FREE ADMISSION • ALL AGES 🔥

Bring the kids, Bring the family, Bring the neighbors, and We’ll bring the trucks! 🚒

Help us spread the word and please SHARE this post and we’ll see you October 10th! 👨‍🚒🔥

08/14/2026

This week, we proudly recognize FF/PM Knable for completing his probationary year and reaching a significant milestone in the service with the Oakbrook Terrace Fire Protection District.

Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow firefighters, FF/PM Knable was pinned by loved ones and formally took the oath to serve and protect their community.

The badge represents far more than a uniform. It reflects the responsibility, sacrifice, integrity, and commitment required of those who answer the call to serve.

On behalf of Local 4435, we extend our congratulations to FF/PM Knable on this well-earned achievement and wish him a long, safe, and successful career in service to others.

Congrats Griff!

06/12/2026

❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

The Oakbrook Terrace Fire Protection District (Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181) is hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Salary: $71,833.00 Annually
Please submit your application materials by 06/19/26.
Start your career in public safety today!
You can find more information in the first comment below.

06/04/2026

Local 4435 would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Firefighter John Morgan

Rest Easy John, we will take it from here…

By orders of Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President and Commander Jay Coburn, the AFFI Honor Guard is being activated for the line of duty death of Brother John Morgan of Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters Local 5575. Brother Morgan passed away overnight during his May 31st shift.
Full service details can be found on the AFFI website: https://www.affi1935.org/news/activationforjohnmorgan/

Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative International Association of Fire Fighters

04/24/2026

❗️Red Shift had the honor of giving a tour today to an incredible group from the School Association of Special Education in DuPage County (SASED)!❗️

They got a full tour around the fire station checking out tools, opening up the rigs, meeting the crew, the Fire Chief, and even getting the chance to spray some water.

This group came ready with great questions and tons of enthusiasm.

We couldn’t be more honored to host them. Thanks for the visit, SASED! 🚒

04/15/2026

By orders of Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President and Commander Jay Coburn, the AFFI Honor Guard is being activated for the death of Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association IAFF LOCAL 4092 Member Evan Zibell.
Brother Zibell passed away on April 11th after suffering a cardiac event several days earlier.
Please visit the AFFI website for full arrangements: https://www.affi1935.org/news/notification-for-evan-zibell/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Mike Laureto for AFFI DVP1 International Association of Fire Fighters

04/14/2026

Fire prevention starts at home! 🏡

We’re proud to be able to teach our community members about fire safety and possibly our next generation of firefighters! 🔥

04/12/2026

We’d like to express our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters of Local 4092 , The Schaumburg Fire Department, friends, and family with the unexpected passing of active member Evan Zibell.

Rest easy Brother, we’ll take it from here 🫶

04/08/2026

Rest Easy Brother Gasca 🙏😔

The AFFI is saddened to learn of the passing of active DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236 Member Juan Gasca who died off-duty on April 6th.
Although this is not an official activation, Brother Gasca was as an active member of his local and the AFFI Honor Guard.
Therefore, Honor Guard assistance has been requested by Local 1236. Visit the AFFI website for full service details: https://www.affi1935.org/news/notification-for-juan-gasca/

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Eric Hall AFFI District 2 Vice President Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative Jeff Maher - AFFI Central District Legislative Representative Brant A Maine-AFFI Southern District Legislative Representative International Association of Fire Fighters

04/08/2026

We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of Dekalb Fire Department during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏

The City of DeKalb regrets to inform the community of the tragic passing of one of our firefighter/paramedics on Monday, April 6, 2026. Our focus remains on supporting the firefighter’s family, friends, and our department members during this difficult time.

The DeKalb Fire Department sincerely appreciates the support and understanding of the community. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please respect the privacy of the family as they navigate this difficult time.