The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is a one-of-a-kind addiction treatment facility specializing in PTSD for IAFF members – and IAFF members only – who are struggling with addiction, PTSD other related behavioral health challenges to receive the help they need in taking the first steps toward recovery. It is a safe haven for members to talk with other members who have faced or overcome similar challenges.
Saturdays are for the Trucks. We have quite a few mid-rise buildings in Gurnee. Our crews train regularly to ensure we are proficient in spotting distance and angles to make rescues in case of an emergency. ... See MoreSee Less
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Good Ole Heatherridge and the memories
Congratulations to all of our Local 3598 members who are celebrating work anniversaries in March. Thank you for your service to the community.
FF Mike Smith 23 years (3/26/01)
FF Mike Gorski 5 years (3/11/19)
FF Matt Meier 5 years (3/11/19)
FF Kyle Stadie 5 years (3/11/19)
FF Tyler Hill 5 years (3/11/19) ... See MoreSee Less
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Congrats! Thank you for all you do!!
Congrats
Congratulations all!
No more old guys!!
Congrats fellas!!! Goes faster than you think.
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This week, March 10-16, is National Sleep Awareness Week. Sleep deprivation in the fire service is constant battle. It is important to try and set a sleep schedule for your health and performance. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Fire Department is organizing a Blood Drive this Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at Station 2, located on 6581 Dada Drive.
To schedule an appointment, you can either scan the QR code or call 877-258-4825. Alternatively, you can visit www.vitalant.org and use the Group Code ORD0G110.
When you donate blood this Saturday, you'll receive FREE Solar eclipse glasses and a T-Shirt. Participating donors will also receive a coupon for a pint of Culver's frozen custard AND will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of four $5,000 gift cards.
Remember, just one donation can save up to three lives! ... See MoreSee Less
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Local 3598 wants to remind everyone that it is #daylightsavingsttime! Remember to spring forward and change your clocks one hour ahead. This is a good time to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Change replaceable batteries if needed as some newer detectors now come with a built in 10 year battery. A working smoke and carbon monoxide detector will give you early warning, so you and your family can get outside quickly in case of an emergency. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, Station 2 members used the nice weather to their advantage and unclogged the gutters around their firehouse. They received assistance from Station 1 with Truck 1331 and created a impromptu company drill. The shift trained on truck operations, pumping, and hose handling. Our members do a great job taking pride and care of all three fire stations throughout their busy shifts. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week’s EMS training was an introduction to a new surgical cric method and a review of adult and pediatric intubation. Members use these trainings to review and improve their skills to serve our community better. Thank you to Dr. Feinzimer and our EMS Coordinator, Cheri Smirles, for coming to teach all three shifts. ... See MoreSee Less
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Keep up the great work you folks are doing for us!!!
It is my pleasure to spend time with this group of professionals. It is rewarding to be surrounded by a group eager to learn and a desire to provide quality care to the community they serve. Your community is lucky and me too.
Thanks for letting us attend Shield 23 Foundation Inc. and Tim Olk. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for spending your morning with us Lily! ... See MoreSee Less
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