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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.

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Illinois State Fair Volunteers Still Needed    

The IAFPD would like to count on your participation at the Fire Safety Tent at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 13, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22.  The activities are very simple yet effectively invite kids to learn about home safety, fire prevention and safety. Work a 5-hour shift and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy other fair activities and events.  Fair admittance, parking permit and lunch are provided for volunteers.  To sign up, call IAFPD 800-524-6620. 

Do You Need Continuing Education Hours?

Plan to attend an IAFPD “Fire District Trustee Refresher” training session this Fall in Plainfield September 25 or in Springfield on October 23.  This is the final opportunity to earn the 3 hour new training requirement as part of increased compensation statute stated in PA-95-0799. Click here for registration form or visit the Education page.

IAFPD Honors Their Own

The IAFPD Board of Directors presented Don & Linda Thompson, Chuck Vaughn and Jim Sinclair as recipients of the 2010 Kenny Long Award. These dedicated individuals show strong support and extensive service to the IAFPD’s purpose and membership objectives.

Congratulations to the following IAFPD members presented with the 2010 Trustee Outstanding Service Award:

    David Sadowski, South Wheatland FOD  / 55 years of service
    Lee Klintworth, Octavia FPD / 50 years of service
    Ron Roth, York Center FPD / 39 years of service
    Bill Cizek, York Center FPD / 35 years of service

Governor Quinn Signs Bills to Support
Illinois Firefighters, Improve Fire Safety

New Measures Expected to Save Lives, Boost Firefighting Programs

CHICAGO – July 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law to support Illinois’ firefighters and improve fire safety throughout Illinois. The new laws: ban the sale of novelty and toy lighters, better serve unprotected areas in the state, increase fees for serious traffic violations to support fire truck and fire protection funds, and ensure funding for a program that provides core skills training to firefighters.

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Trustee Length of Service Awards & Nominations for Outstanding Service Awards Now being Accepted

Recognize your fire protection district trustee’s length of service and/or exemplary service they may have lent to the fire district. Presentation of Awards held on June 12, 2010 in conjunction with the IAFPD 67th Annual Conference in Peoria .

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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. 

Everyone Goes Home – Illinois Bulletin #1

IAFPD Resolution 16 Initiatives Everyone Goes Home

Illinois Firefighter Life Safety Task Force