Bedford Park Firefighters Local 3571

10/31/2025

On this scary and spooky 👻 morning we would like to congratulate the following members of Local 3571 for their work anniversaries for the month of October!

Lt Tim Robison, 24 years, 10-27-2001
Eng Joe Hall, 24 years, 10-27-2001
Eng Mick Courtney, 18 years, 10-29-2007
FF/PM Joe Wintercorn, 2 years, 10-07-2023

Thank you for your continued service and dedication to not only the Local but also to the Bedford Park Fire Department and the Village of Bedford Park!

10/29/2025

10/25/2025

This past week members of Local 3571 attended a “Railroad 101” class that was hosted by The Belt Railway Company of Chicago. Members went over railroad safety, how to handle train incidents, and a variety of other topics. Thank you to the Belt for hosting this and helping our members gain some very valuable knowledge!

10/03/2025

Early Thursday morning, members of Local 3571 on E71, A71, T73, and Bat7, assisted Bridgeview Fire Fighters Local 4330 with a small grease fire at the McDonald’s. With the work from crews inside the fire was contained and fully extinguished.

10/03/2025

🎗️ Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the U.S. – but men can be affected too.

🔥 Female face an even higher risk because of occupational exposures on the job.

This , we urge everyone to:

✅ Stay informed
✅ Take preventive action
✅ Support one another

💗 Your health matters. Early detection saves lives.

09/26/2025

This past week, members of Local 3571, hosted and participated in our live burn training at the tower. Alongside our neighbors, our members trained in the areas of scene size ups, hose deployments, forcible entry, flow path control, ladders, search and rescue, communications, vertical and horizontal ventilation, fire extinguishment, and most of all teamwork. Fireground training and operating under live fire conditions is such a valuable tool!

We would like to thank all those who came out to participate this week!

Bridgeview Fire Fighters Local 4330
Burbank Professional Firefighter's Local 2083
Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters Local 3405
Roberts Park Fire Protection District
Summit Fire Department
Central Stickney Fire Protection District

09/20/2025

This weekend, members of the AFFI Honor Guard, AFFI Board and Staff, as well as family and colleagues of our Fallen Brothers and Sisters are traveling to Colorado Springs for the 2025 Fallen Firefighter Ceremony.
You can watch the ceremony in live stream at https://www.youtube.com/live/-REVAUyKJYA?si=1XcT-oFYQ3PTjAlT.
Safe travels to those making the trip.

International Association of Fire Fighters Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Steve Perry AFFI District 3 VP Chris Coats AFFI District 2 Vice President Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative

09/17/2025

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