Happy Birthday to Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President of Champaign Firefighters Local 1260! Thank you for all your do for our membership!

The 34th Annual AFFI Honor Guard Convention will be hosted in Springfield in January 2027. The Honor Guard is actively seeking sponsors for the event. For more information, visit the convention website: affi1935.org/honorguard/conv… #affisupports

🎉 October 22nd is a special day for the AFFI as we celebrate 91 years of standing together and also wish a Happy Birthday to our Secretary-Treasurer Kurt Snow! #affisupports

The District 2 Meeting in Morton today. Hosted by DVP Eric Hall and Morton Fire and EMS Local 4952. Great turnout on a beautiful day in Central, IL! #affisupports

Central District Leg. Rep. Jeff Maher, Galesburg Local 555, and East Moline Local 929 supporting Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin. #affisupports

Northern District Leg. Rep. Steve Shetsky, West Chicago Local 3970, Joliet Officers Local 2369, and Oswego Local 4773 supporting Erica Bray-Parker for State Rep. #affisupports

The AFFI Legislative Team and Political Education Committee is all over the state this month. Northern District Leg. Rep. Steve Shetsky with West Chicago Local 3970 and Joliet Officers Local 2369 Members supporting State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman. #affisupports

Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt with AFFI Political Education Committee Members from Belleville Local 53 and Edwardsville Local 1700. #affisupports

US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski recently spent time with AFFI Members at Belleville Local 53's chili booth. Thank you for your help and your support! #affisupports

AFFI Political Education Committee Members from Edwardsville Local 1700 and Belleville Local 53 campaigning for Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss. They were also joined by Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik! #affisupports

The AFFI Political Education Committee has had a busy couple of weeks and we're just getting started! Southern District Leg. Rep. Brant Maine, Edwardsville Local 1700, Collinsville Local 2625, and Belleville Local 53 supporting State Rep. Katie Stuart. #affisupports

In a local newspaper advertisement in October of 1979, Aurora Firefighters Local 99 pledged to still to protect their city at all costs if a strike took place. After nine days on strike, on October 17th, 1979, Local 99 signed their contract. #makehistoryhappen

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to AFFI Data Analyst Tony Peloso of Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 3005!

On this World Mental Health Day, remember: If someone you know is having a hard time, you could be the difference they need to get them help. It's time to speak up about mental health.... #affisupports

Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 ✨ 2026 CRYSTAL BALL GALA ✨ 🎫 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM #affisupports 9950 Lawrence Ave, Schiller Park, IL 🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE pci.jotform.com/form/2518771…

AFFI President Emeritus David “Dave” Foreman will be inducted into the Illinois Labor History Society’s Union Hall of Honor on December 3, 2026! For more information about the event, visit the AFFI website: affi1935.org/misc/dave-forem… #affisupports #MakeHistoryHappen

Oak Park Firefighters Local 95 Bears fundraiser is back! 🏈 Come watch the Bears take on the Packers October 11th! 🍗 Enjoy a game day buffet with a private viewing of the game at Manny's Ale house! 🎫 50/50 during the game! Scan the qr code or visit oak-park-local-95-pac.square…

There is still time to help raise money for MDA in 2026! Help us reach our goal of $500,000. Visit the AFFI website for additional information: affi1935.org/education/fillt… #affisupports

Don't wait! Register for your AFFI District's Fall Meeting on the website: affi1935.org/members/distric… Important legislative updates, IAFF and AFFI Convention recaps, and special guest speakers are on the agendas for each meeting. #affisupports #affieducates.

AFFI Board and Staff Members (and an old friend) attending the 100 Club of Illinois Toast to Hope event last night. #affisupports