Organized on this date in 1918, the AFFI wishes a very Happy Birthday to the International Association of Fire Fighters! #affisupports #IAFF @iaffofficial.bsky.social

Today, Morton Paramedics Local 4952 welcomed five new members as the Village of Morton hired their first full-time Firefighters in the history of the department.
Congratulations to Local 4952 and the Village on your achievement! #affisupports

The #IAFF Legislative Conference is underway and the AFFI is well-represented in Washington DC again this year! Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President and Director of Governmental Affairs Tim Hunter met with Rep. Mike Bost and Congressman Sean Casten today! #affisupports #LegCon25

🚨 Illinois public employees are asking Governor JB Pritzker to stand with us and support SB 1937, We Are One Illinois legislation to fix the broken Tier 2 pension system public service workers!
Go to ow.ly/iXGk50VZFsG and tell Governor Pritzker to Fix Tier 2 Pensions now! #affisupports #FixTier2Now

This week, the AFFI Legislative Team successfully testified on behalf of HB2409 which would ban the use of PFAS in our turnout gear.
We're happy to report that the bill passed the House Police/Fire Committee! Thank you to State Rep Mike Kelly #affisupports

It's a full house for the AFFI Quarterly Board and Staff Meeting at the office. More than a dozen sub-committees met yesterday to provide direction for the Board meeting today. #affisupports #affiatwork

Our AFFI Legislative Team is busy as ever this week. Yesterday, they spent time with Representative Matt Hanson and also testified in front of the Labor Committee on HB2490, the Firefighter Paid Family Leave Act. #affisupports

Thank you to the @iaffofficial.bsky.social Governmental Affairs Team and President Ed Kelly for their successful campaign to pass this legislation!
Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth stood up for the working class by co-sponsoring the bill. #affisupports #UnionStrong

🎙️ Episode 39 of the AFFI Podcast is now available! Tune in as Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large and Jerry Marzullo sit down and discuss all things happening as 2025 rolls on!
www.affi1935.org/education/po... #affieducates #affisupports

Today is the day! Join public employees from across Illinois in our Call-In Day of Action to demand lawmakers fix Tier 2 by passing the Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act.
For more information, visit www.fixtier2.com. #affisupports #fixtier2now

President Biden is scheduled to sign the Security Fairness Act into law today at 3pm, ensuring retired Firefighters and other workers will receive the full retirement benefit they have earned. Follow the link to watch this historic moment. www.youtube.com/live/VMyERf8... #affisupports

Day 1 of the 2025 AFFI Fran Gambro Legislative Conference is underway in Springfield! Nearly 300 Members are in attendance this week to support the AFFI's legislative efforts.
We are currently hearing updates from the AFFI Officers and Legislative Reps. #affisupports #AFFILegCon2025

The AFFI Legislative Team's presence in Springfield allows them to constantly engage with elected officials.
This week, the team was fortunate to spend time with State Reps Dave Vella, Brad Stephens, Ryan Spain, Larry Walsh Jr, Nordine Hammond, Dan Ugaste, and Eva-Dina Delgado. #affisupports

🎙️ Episode 38 of the AFFI Podcast is now available! Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President, Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large and Jerry Marzullo kick off 2025 with an update on all things AFFI and IAFF!
Listen Here: www.affi1935.org/education/po... #affisupports #affieducates

On behalf of the AFFI Board and Staff, we would like to wish a Happy New Year to our 17,000+ Members , their families, and friends! We could not be more excited for another great year representing our 234 (and counting) locals! #affisupports

Echoing the promise from our Brothers and Sisters at the International Association of Fire Fighters, we are excited to continue our mission through 2025 and beyond!
Please celebrate the holiday responsibly. Call for a ride or use a shared ride service tonight! #affisupports