NOW AVAILABLE On-Demand

Attend the sessions you missed at the 77th Annual Conference on-demand from your home, firehouse, or office and earn credits toward your 2021 CE requirement. 

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Article 4 Pension Developments & State Fund Consolidation
Presented by Carolyn Welch Clifford 
Partner - Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.
The process of transferring the investments of local Article 4 pension funds to the state level continues. This program will provide an update regarding that process and how local funds can address the consolidation process at their level. This program was recorded at the 77th Annual Conference.
​Register here

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Getting to the Trough - Effective Grant Applications
Presented by Chief Dan Rogers - Witt Fire Department and 
Chief Jeff Bryant - Amboy Fire Protection District
Federal grants continue to be provided to fire protection districts through FEMA. Writing an effective application is the key to obtaining a federal grant and this program will discuss how to do that effectively and successfully.
Register here

These programs are sponsored by the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board.

FireSprinklerAssoc.org
708-403-4468

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​FREE WEBINAR

You, Your Association and the IL General Assembly 
presented by Brittan Bolin
IAFPD’s Legislative Lobbyist shares an introduction, or perhaps refresher, in the legislative process in Illinois. From the election of legislators to the passage of bills and your role in the process. Participants gain a  better understanding of the legislative process, including when and how bills are amended, how they are passed from one chamber to the next and how committees function. This program is free for members. Call or email for your free webinar code. 

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Fiduciary Responsibility: Duties, Responsibilities and Worst Case Scenarios
presented by: John E. Motylinski  & Ryan R. Morton 
This two-part program earns two hours of continued ed credit for those who qualify, and  will provide pension trustees with an overview of the basics of pension fund administration. Click here to register.
Part One: Fiduciary Duty 101
This presentation will explain what exactly “fiduciary” means, what that duty entails, and what steps trustees should take to ensure they are preserving the trust of the pension members. The presentation will also detail specific requirements of the Illinois Pension Code for fiduciaries.
​Part Two: When What Can Go Wrong, Goes Wrong: Fiduciary Dilemmas
This presentation will highlight examples of fiduciary breaches in Illinois, focusing on what went wrong and what the consequences were. The presentation will also provide advice to avoid similar situations in your pension fund.

​"The Fundamentals of Pension Fund Administration"  with Caroline Clifford and Lt. J.D. Bruchsaler
An overview of the basics of pension fund administration. In Part One -the legal authority and State oversight of firefighter pension funds, and an introduction to fund membership and legal aspects of the  management of the fund.  In Part Two, a veteran pension fund trustee provides a firsthand account of the responsibilities for administering a pension fund.

If you missed the LIVE version of any webinar, you can still view it by ordering from a full list of programs available in the Online Learning Library

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Who Needs Policies?
presented by James Sinclair 
State and federal laws and regulations mandate numerous policies that all fire protection districts must have in place. Other policies are helpful and should be considered by districts as part of the "best practice" of fire protection district administration. This program will be a high-level presentation of those policies to provide participants with an understanding of the need for and benefit of the adoption of various policies and ordinances and implementing them. 

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Anti-Harassment Mandates Under the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act
Published by Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts
​Presented by Maureen A. Lemon
The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (WTA) created several new expectations for Illinois employers to combat harassment in the workplace. This webinar provides an overview of these topics and reviews the updated requirements for your district’s anti-harassment policy

Illinois OSHA: Compliance 101 for Fire Departments/Districts
​Presented by Erik Kambarian, Illinois Department of Labor Downstate Enforcement Manager
Erik Kambarian gives an introductory overview of IL-OSHA and   describes violations commonly encountered during fire department inspections and explains IL-OSHA’s commitment to improving occupational safety and health for Illinois firefighters through outreach and education.

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Board Secretary's Workshop​ ​
​Presented by Jim Sinclair
Recorded at the 2017 Winter Conference held in Fairview Heights, the program offers training on the duties of the board secretary and answers some of your most frequently asked questions. ​

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​Workers’ Compensation "Start to Finish"
​Presented by Robert M. Buhs, Executive Director Illinois Public Risk Fund
Take a journey from the filing of a claim to acceptance and beyond. And just as important, the program will cover significant cases and the aspects of procedural and substantive workers’ compensation law, including compensability and responsibility issues.

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Grant Writing Tips & Techniques
with Steven Spraker
Take this opportunity to benefit from Steven Spraker‘s 15 years and more than 20 million dollars experience in securing grants for fire departments.- from the comfort of your home or office, at your own pace. ​

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Local Government Sexual Harassment Policy  Presented by:  Maureen Lemon, Ottosen Britz
An overview of recently enacted statutory requirements relating to sexual harassment policies in local units of government. ​

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How to Run a Legal and Efficient Meeting (Presented by:  Andrew Carruthers, Hepler Broom)
This program will review governance principles and techniques to run an effective meeting of your board of trustees. ​

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What Am I to Bid? - Dealing with Section 11k  Presented by  John T. Brady
Important aspects of this law (70 ILCS 705/11k) will be explored and explained in the in the webinar to be presented by a veteran fire district attorney. by Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts

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Focus on the Mission with John T. Brady
Join us for an eye-opening program with one of IAFPD's most popular presenters.
Mr. Brady invites us to consider what a “trustee’s oath” may look like, and how that oath could help us remain vigilant in keeping up with the responsibilities of running a department. ​

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Consolidation: What's Happening Now and How it Could Change in the Future
presented by: Bernard K. Weiler
 This program reviews the many methods by which fire service agencies are already  sharing resources and services and the legal mechanisms in place to, when and if necessary, merge, consolidate or regionalize fire service agencies. ​

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​DOs & Don'ts For Fire Protection District Treasurers
presented by: Jim Sinclair 
Plan to download this self-paced webinar program focusing  on the responsibilities of the important office of the fire protection district treasurer, presented by veteran fire protection district attorney Jim Sinclair.  Practical suggestions and recommendations to make the job of the treasurer more efficient and less burdensome are also discussed.

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 All IAFPD webinars are eligible for 1 hour of CE for those who have completed the 12 Hour ETT program in accordance with PA 95-0799. 

Online learning is growing in demand. Your company can partner with IAFPD to keep this resource affordable for our members and get your message out. Call Karrie at 217-535-6620 to learn how.