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AI & The Fire Protection Industry Presented by Jeff Reiter CEO RWK IT Services $35 for Members /$55 for Non-members |
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Fire service professionals face growing demands—more calls, tighter budgets, and complex compliance requirements. This session shows how AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot can help fire departments work smarter, not harder. Learn how to automate documentation, enhance training, streamline communication, and support operational planning with tools already at your fingertips. Whether you’re a fire chief, training officer, or support staff, this session will give you real-world examples and actionable tips to bring the power of AI into your department—securely and cost-effectively.
Jeff Reiter is the founder and CEO of RWK IT Services, a business-to-business IT service firm. With over 35 years of experience supporting government and businesses, Jeff has helped more than 1,800 clients operate their computer systems and networks, strengthen their cybersecurity, and leverage technology to their benefit. He has been featured in Information Week and MSP Success and serves as editor of RWK Chicago Authority magazine. His engaging talks are perfect for audiences eager to learn how AI can enhance their daily lives while keeping an eye on their cybersecurity.
CLICK HERE to order the self-paced program
Jeff Reiter is the founder and CEO of RWK IT Services, a business-to-business IT service firm. With over 35 years of experience supporting government and businesses, Jeff has helped more than 1,800 clients operate their computer systems and networks, strengthen their cybersecurity, and leverage technology to their benefit. He has been featured in Information Week and MSP Success and serves as editor of RWK Chicago Authority magazine. His engaging talks are perfect for audiences eager to learn how AI can enhance their daily lives while keeping an eye on their cybersecurity.
CLICK HERE to order the self-paced program
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NEW ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
Fishing for Firefighters
Incentives to Attract & Retain Volunteers
Presented by John T Brady
Thursday, September 18, 2025
4 PM CENTRAL
Price
$35 for Members /$55 for Non-members
Register Now
Does your fire protection district struggle to attract and retain qualified personnel? If your answer to this question is “yes”, then this webinar is for you! You’ll be provided background information and practical tips explaining how to use various financial and non-financial incentives to both attract volunteers and then keep them engaged once they’re on the roster.
Sponsors Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
This program is brought to you in partnership with the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board.
Please visit firesprinklerassoc.org to learn more.
Fishing for Firefighters
Incentives to Attract & Retain Volunteers
Presented by John T Brady
Thursday, September 18, 2025
4 PM CENTRAL
Price
$35 for Members /$55 for Non-members
Register Now
Does your fire protection district struggle to attract and retain qualified personnel? If your answer to this question is “yes”, then this webinar is for you! You’ll be provided background information and practical tips explaining how to use various financial and non-financial incentives to both attract volunteers and then keep them engaged once they’re on the roster.
Sponsors Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
This program is brought to you in partnership with the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board.
Please visit firesprinklerassoc.org to learn more.
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OMA/FOIA: The Latest Opinions & Decisions Interpreting Illinois Sunshine Laws
ON DEMAND Presented by David Livingstone, Madison County State's Attorney's Office Register now |
This program will bring you up to date on the current interpretations of compliance with Illinois’ sunshine laws: the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The latest opinions issued by the Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor and decisions from the Illinois courts will be covered, focusing on how those opinions and decisions affect local governments.
This session qualifies for 1 CE for those who have completed the ETT program and may qualify for 1 CE for Pension Board Trustees.
This session qualifies for 1 CE for those who have completed the ETT program and may qualify for 1 CE for Pension Board Trustees.
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This program will inform attendees regarding new rules and developments in the Illinois OSHA regulatory system. The program will also focus on the resources for fire departments to improve learning from incidents and fatalities.
Erik Kambarian
Erik Kambarian is Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA). In 2019, Erik retired from Godfrey Fire Protection District where he served as a volunteer firefighter, career firefighter and officer, and fire chief. Mr. Kambarian has degrees in fire science and public administration, and is pursuing a PhD in psychology focusing on risk assessment in the fire service.
Erik Kambarian is Chief of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA). In 2019, Erik retired from Godfrey Fire Protection District where he served as a volunteer firefighter, career firefighter and officer, and fire chief. Mr. Kambarian has degrees in fire science and public administration, and is pursuing a PhD in psychology focusing on risk assessment in the fire service.
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You Need 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. |
Back to Basics: Webinar Series on Finance
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Jim Sinclair uses a "back to basics" approach to familiarize you with the three separate but interrelated parts of fire protection district finance. Now available to view at your own pace, each of these programs will also fulfill one hour of the three-hour CE requirement for those who have completed the Essential Trustee Training program.
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Jim Sinclair uses a "back to basics" approach to familiarize you with the three separate but interrelated parts of fire protection district finance. Now available to view at your own pace, each of these programs will also fulfill one hour of the three-hour CE requirement for those who have completed the Essential Trustee Training program.
Back to Basics #3: Mind Your Tax Levy!
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Fall is the time for the adoption of the fire protection district’s tax levy. This program will focus on the preparation of the levy including a discussion of considerations and limitations in setting the amount of the levy; estimation of equalized assessed value (tax base); the application of the Truth in Taxation Law and the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law; referendum and election matters related to tax rates and levies; and other topics pertaining to the tax levy.
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Back to Basics #2: Financial Reporting for Fire Protection Districts
With IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
With IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
It’s their money—not yours—and you have to tell them how you spent it!
Financial reporting requirements for fire protection districts is the subject of the next IAFPD webinar on fire district finances. All fire protection districts are required to prepare various financial reports each year. These requirements can change year to year as districts’ finances change. The reporting requirements can be confusing and hard to understand. This session will sort out the various reports, when they are required, what they must contain, when they are due, and where they have to be filed or published.
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Financial reporting requirements for fire protection districts is the subject of the next IAFPD webinar on fire district finances. All fire protection districts are required to prepare various financial reports each year. These requirements can change year to year as districts’ finances change. The reporting requirements can be confusing and hard to understand. This session will sort out the various reports, when they are required, what they must contain, when they are due, and where they have to be filed or published.
Click here to order the On-Demand webinar
Back to Basics #1: The FUNdamentals of Fire Protection District Budgets and Appropriations
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
Presented by IAFPD Counsel, Jim Sinclair
It is the responsibility of the Board of Trustees of each fire protection district to adopt the annual budget and appropriation ordinance on a timely basis. The Municipal Budget Law specifies that this process must be accomplished. Join us for a back-to-basics refresher for fire protection district officials. This session will give participants a look into the mandatory budget and appropriation process and take them through the process. Learn the steps required from adopting a Tentative Budget Ordinance to publishing and filing the Final Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Receive tips on mistakes to avoid and shortcuts to make the process easier.
Click here to order the O-Demand webinar
Click here to order the O-Demand webinar
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
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.
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