Send a letter to the Governor and each member of the Joint Committee Administrative Rules (JCAR) Regarding: Support of the Adoption of the 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code!  Contact Executive Director Buhs for your Life Safety Code 2012 Tool Kit and Act Now!

If you want current, relevant information about your job, advocacy for pending legislation, networking with professionals, or just want to discuss an issue with another chief, you need the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) is a professional organization dedicated to promote excellence in the fire service. IFCA is a participatory, member-run coalition of fire chiefs and officers from municipal fire departments, fire protection districts, industrial fire brigades, government fire agencies – volunteer and paid members, large and small organizations, new and old members. Every part of the State of Illinois is represented. Membership is open to all Illinois fire chiefs and officers.

The Illinois Fire Chiefs Educational & Research Foundation is a not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) charitable organization to benefit the Illinois Fire and EMS organizations. The Foundation Board of Directors is entrusted with the oversight of private fund raising while offering educational programs and courses. The Foundation also awards and manages educational scholarships, grants, and special projects. Please visit our page to view the many services that we provide.

Illinois Fire Service Institute at Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Educational & Research Foundation

Presents Major Jason Brezler (FDNY)

"MAKING YOURSELF HARD TO KILL"  

A special Presentation on Friday, June 7, 2013, at 7:00 PM, Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 S, Neil Street Champaign, Illinois

A special $20 registration fee covers the presentation. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to the Illinois Fire Chiefs Educational and Research Foundation for the scholarship program and to the Illinois Fire Service Institute Fund.

Advance registration is required. Registration is available on
the IFSI web site at www.fsi.illinois.edu

Illinois Fire Chiefs Educational & Research Foundation

Annual Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Gleneagles Country Club

Please be advised that there was a printing error on the raffle tickets for the annual IFCA Educational and Research Foundation Golf Outing.

Tickets are $5.00 each

For more information and to Register your Foursome on line, Click Here!

NFPA Conference & Expo 

McCormick Place Convention Center June 10-13, 2013

This conference and expo is the largest and most important event for the fire, fire protection, life safety, and electrical industries, and is widely regarded as the most important event in the industry.

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Group Purchasing Made Easy

The FireRescue GPO is a national group purchasing program. In partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and its divisions, the FireRescue GPO brings you group purchasing savings through the collective buying power of fire departments across the country.

To start saving money, click on the GPO logo now!

IFCA Resources
 

BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District is seeking a proposal from qualified vendors to provide Firefighter/Paramedic service to the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District.

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Illinois Fire Chiefs Significant Others Support (SOS) Program Returns to 2013 Conference

The Illinois Fire Chief’s Association is pleased to announce the return of the “Significant Others Support” program to the 2013 combined conference.  Last year was the first time this program was offered and it received earned rave reviews from participants who encouraged the continuation of the program to reach more families of fire officers.

In March of 2004, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation embarked upon a program to prevent line-of-duty deaths and injuries for firefighters.  During a Firefighter Life Safety Summit, the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives were created to aid in reaching the goal of injury and death prevention.  These initiatives do NOT just address “fire scene” safety measures; rather they take a 360 degree approach to protecting our firefighters AND THEIR FAMILIES.  The IL Fire Chiefs Significant Others Support ® (SOS) program was developed to engage our families and the firefighters in preventing the “MAYDAY” at the fire scene AND AT HOME!

During the IL Fire Chiefs Association / IL Fire Service Instructors / and the IL Fire Apparatus Mechanics Combined Conference October 13-16, 2013 we will be hosting the second “SOS” program for the significant others of fire officers to:

  • Obtain information
  • Share resources
  • Engage in networking opportunities
  • Learn how our responders and their families can support each other with the challenges that are associated with being a firefighter.

This program is comprised of professional development, personal development, and recreational activities designed to encourage an exchange of information in a relaxed yet professional manner.  Participants may join us during each of the program offerings or select only a portion of the activities based upon their schedules and preferences.

A few of the comments from last year’s programs highlighted the importance of returning this year including”

  • “I realize that I AM a single parent 1/3 of the time while my husband is at work – I enjoyed hearing ideas from some of the other participants in how they cope with some of the challenges shift work can cause”.
  • “I had suddenly lost some of my relationship with other spouses and thought it was just me – it was comforting to share with other participants and learn that my relationships were likely collateral damage during contract negotiations.  I appreciated hearing how others dealt with changes in social relationships as their spouses promoted within the organization”.
  • “I wish we would have had this program years ago…it was wonderful to hear how many of our experiences are similar and to learn new ideas for solving old problems” 
  • “I am going to encourage my husband to invite all of his officers partners to attend next year”
We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us at this year’s conference to learn more about the program and the resources that are being offered.  For questions, information, or sponsorship opportunities please contact Chief Joe Cluchey at Jcluchey@southelginfire.com.