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The Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts was established as a Not-For-Profit organization in 1943 to protect the interests, rights and privileges of Fire Protection Districts as they may be affected by legislative, administrative, or judicial action.

What's New

University of Illinois Search is Now Open for New Director of Illinois Fire Service Institute.

Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Under direction from campus executives, the Illinois Fire Service Institute Act, Gubernatorial Executive Order and other relevant legislation or Executive Order, the Director will lead the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute as the State of Illinois Fire Academy. This position is a 100% full-time, benefits-eligible Academic Professional position.

Click here for position description and link to the online application: Director - Illinois Fire Service Institute

IAFPD PRESENTS THE ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE VACATION

Group Rate Offer includes Cruise Roundtrip for 8 days / 7 Nights Aboard the Celebrity Infinity August 24, 2012

Click here for Package Details, Rates & Reservations

Administration Training Sessions – 2012 Schedule & Registration

Who Should Attend? Both new and experienced fire protection district officials, including trustees, fire chiefs, and attorneys will benefit from these programs.

Do You Need Continuing Education Hours? The session is pre-approved for 3 hours of continuing education requirement in compliance with Advanced Trustee Training in compliance with Public Act 95-0799

When & Where?

Jan. 14 - IFSI Learning Resource, Champaign
Jan. 28 - Madison Co. Firemen, Collinsville
Feb. 11 - Teutopolis FPD
Feb. 25 - Oswego FPD No. 1
Mar. 10 - Western Illinois University, Macomb
Mar. 24 - Cherry Valley FPD

Assistance to Firefighters Grants Applicants Changes to AFG Awards Procedures

We want to advise all FY 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) applicants of important changes that have been made to the AFG awards procedures. Please read the information at the link below and share it with the appropriate colleagues in your organization. If you have questions, please call your Regional Fire Program Specialist, or contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov.

http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/AFG_ap_changes.shtm

Everyone Goes Home ®  is a National Fallen Firefighters program everyone is hearing and learning more about.  The IAFPD has been involved on a statewide effort to create awareness, educate and adopt the 16 Life Safety Initiatives.  The goal of the Illinois task force is to get all fire departments to adopt these standard and/or resolution and work together on improving the safety of firefighters across the state.  Please take a moment to read and share the attached information with your fellow members. 

National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge ~ Congratulations to these Illinois Fire Departments


Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbeEWwYpcuQ

Train the Trainer

Everyone Goes Home – Illinois Bulletin #1

IAFPD Resolution 16 Initiatives Everyone Goes Home

Illinois Firefighter Life Safety Task Force

IFSP Position Status of Active Bills 6-1-2011


2011 Legislative Summit Report

Election Brings Newcomers to General Assembly

For more current and past alerts


Jan. 7-8 IAFPD Board of Directors Meeting - Peoria
Jan. 14 Administration Training Session IFSI Resource Center, Champaign
Jan. 28 Administration Training Session Madison Co. Firemen Hall, Collinsville
Jan. 28-29 IFSI Winter Fire School, Champaign
Feb. 9-12, 2012 NIAFPD Annual Conference, Lombard
For Complete Schedule of Events