Bedford Park Firefighters Local 3571

11/28/2025

On behalf of the members of Local 3571, we would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving that was hopefully filled with memories that will last a lifetime. 🦃 🦃 🦃

11/20/2025

We have your backs!!

Statement of opposition from Local 99.

This is in regards to the statement that City of Aurora, IL, Government Mayor John Laesch and Aurora Illinois Fire Department Fire Chief McCabe made in regards to staffing.

Please read and share.

11/10/2025

On behalf of the members of Local 3571 we would like to send our thoughts, prayers, and condolences out to the family, friends, and members of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York on the line of duty death of Firefighter Patrick Brady. 3-3-5

With profound sorrow, the Uniformed Firefighters Association announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Patrick Brady of Ladder 120.

Firefighter Brady, 42, faithfully served the Fire Department of the City of New York for 11 years. On Saturday, November 8th, while operating on the roof at a fire at 9407 Kings Highway in Brooklyn, Firefighter Brady went into cardiac arrest. Despite the immediate and valiant efforts of his fellow Firefighters and EMS members, he was transported to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, where he tragically passed away.

Appointed on July 14, 2014, Firefighter Brady began his career at Engine 227 in Brooklyn before transferring to Ladder 120 in 2022.

He is the 1,163rd member of the FDNY to make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The thoughts and prayers of the entire UFA are with his family, friends, and all who served alongside him during this devastating loss. Funeral arrangements will be announced when available.

11/09/2025

🚨 Don’t Veer for Deer! 🚨
Every year, thousands of crashes happen when drivers swerve to avoid deer.

✅ Tips to Stay Safe:
👀Stay alert, especially at dawn & dusk.
⚠️Slow down in deer crossing areas.
🚘Use high beams when safe to spot animals sooner.
🤚Brake firmly but stay in your lane — don’t swerve!

Your best chance to avoid a crash is controlled braking, not swerving. 🦌💥

11/08/2025

🧔 It's !

Let’s change the face of men’s health by encouraging regular screenings and supporting mental wellness.

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11/07/2025

International Association of Fire Fighters
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

📈🔥 A RECORD MONTH FOR ORGANIZING!

The IAFF proudly welcomed 14 new Locals across 12 states and provinces in October – an IAFF record for a single month of organizing!

With 78 organizing victories so far this year, our movement is growing stronger every day.

Together, we’re proving that when stand united and organize, we win.



📷: Csmeadphotography

11/06/2025

🚨 A Message of Support from Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President:

The AFFI stands in support of our IAFF Federal Firefighters in Illinois where approximately 30 members at Rock Island Arsenal and 40 members at Great Lakes Naval Station have now gone weeks without a paycheck.
At the same time, we continue to aggressively advocate for 17 members of Harvey Firemens Association IAFF Local 471 that have been laid off.
Visit the AFFI website to read President Sullivan's full message and access links to the fundraising efforts: https://www.affi1935.org/news/a-message-of-support-from-president-sullivan/

Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large International Association of Fire Fighters Edward A. Kelly IAFF 8th District IAFF Local F292

11/01/2025

Here is your reminder that tonight, at 2am, the clocks move back an hour! More importantly, it’s also the time of year to check and change your batteries in your smoke detectors! This simple and quick step can save lives. We hope everyone had an amazing Halloween.

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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!