Associated FF of Illinois @AFFI1935
The AFFI is the state's foremost authority on, and advocate for, issues related to professional union fire fighters and EMS providers. affi1935.org Joined April 2010-
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The AFFI is proud to have a presence at so many of the IAFF's training opportunities! This week, several members are attending the #IAFF Political and Communications Training Academies in Maryland. #affisupports
The AFFI currently has three active Silver Spanner campaigns. Visit our website to find the applications and more information on each local's efforts. ow.ly/86uS50OAkYU
🔊 Episode 33 of the AFFI Podcast is now available! Luke and Chuck discuss Tier 2 pensions while playing co-hosts with Naperville Firefighters Local 4302. Visit our website to check it out! affi1935.org/education/podc… #affieducates
The AFFI is proud to announce another offering of one of our premiere educational events; the Annual Fran Gambro Legislative Conference. The conference will be held in Springfield on May 20th-22nd, 2024. Register on our website at: affi1935.org/education/legi… #affieducates
🏌️ Naperville Firefighters Local 4302 are excited to host the 44th Biennial AFFI Convention. On Wednesday, June 26th, they will host a pre-convention golf outing at Top Golf Naperville! Visit our website to learn more: affi1935.org/news/conventio…
The AFFI wishes a very happy Administrative Professionals Day to our Office Manager Nicole Fromme and Office Secretary Mychelle Harbauer! These two do a tremendous amount of work on behalf of the 16,000 members of the AFFI! Thank you for all you do to make our organization great!
Save the date for the 2024 AFFI Pension Seminar. The event will be held on October 30th in Springfield. A hybrid option will also be available. More info to come! #affieducates
Belleville Firefighters Local 53 will be hosting its 20th Annual Golf Scramble on May 17th at the Orchard's Golf Club in Belleville. This is a great event that you can support through sponsorship or registering to play. #affisupports
The AFFI's District Meetings are a great educational opportunity. Get updates on all things AFFI and IAFF as well as hearing from other guest speakers. #affieducates Register here: affi1935.org/members/distri… #affieducates
At each convention, we honor the past and present AFFI members that we have lost since we last met. Please follow the link to our website to notify the AFFI of any losses in your local since the June 2022 Convention in Peoria. affi1935.org/convention/con… #affisupports
Yesterday, the AFFI was immensely proud to attend the 100 Club of Illinois Valor Awards. Congratulations to Lt. Jordan Parson and Capt. Blake Perez of Centralia Local 618 and Capt. Matt Wiwczaroski of Granite City Local 253! #affisupports #affiatwork
The AFFI is proud to announce our 2024 scholarship opportunities! Multiple scholarships are available for dependents of our members as well as one opportunity for an AFFI Member. Deadline is May 17th. Applications can be found here: affi1935.org/members/schola… #affisupports
There is still more work to do during the We Are One Illinois Week of Action! If you've already called, send an email. If you already emailed, make a phone call. Tell your lawmakers to fix Tier 2 Pensions! #affisupports #tier2toppriority affi1935.org/news/we-are-on…
There's never a dull moment for your AFFI Legislative Team! Last night, caught up with AFFI Legislator of the Year, Illinois Representative Larry Walsh. This morning, they hit the court early at the YMCA before finishing up at the AFFI 2nd Quarter Board Meeting. #affisupports
Today, the AFFI Board and Staff are gathering in Springfield for two days of committee and board meetings. This is going to be a busy summer for the AFFI and we're excited to take on new challenges! #affisupports #Tier2toppriority
🚨 Today is the day! 🚨 We have an opportunity to fix Tier 2 Pensions! Join the AFFI and the WE ARE ONE Illinois Coalition for a Week of Action on April 15-18th! Contact your legislators and tell them that Tier 2 Pension benefits must be improved!
Happy National Telecommunicators Week from the AFFI! An integral part of the emergency system, our dispatchers our always there for us! Thank you for your service to our communities. #affisupports
The City of Elgin is now accepting applications for the Firefighter testing process through May 10, 2024, 11:59 p.m CST. Application and eligibility information available at: cityofelgin.org/jobs Additional testing and exam information is available at: publicsafetyanswers.com/elgin
🚨 This is a call to Action! 🚨 We have an opportunity to fix Tier 2 Pensions! Join the AFFI and the WE ARE ONE Illinois Coalition for a Week of Action on April 15-18th! Contact your legislators and tell them that Tier 2 Pension benefits must be improved!
The AFFI is proud to announce another offering of one of our premiere educational events; the Annual Fran Gambro Legislative Conference. The conference will be held in Springfield on May 20th-22nd, 2024. Register on our website at: affi1935.org/education/legi… #affieducates
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