IAFF Local #742

Evanston Fire Fighters Association

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Evanston Fire Fighters

On duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week protecting Evanston and surrounding communities.

Advanced Life Support

All of our rigs have Advanced Life Support capabilities to save lives quickly.

Community

On or off duty, Local #742 helps to support the Evanston Community.

Members IAFF/AFFI

International Association of Fire Fighters/ Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois.

Engine 23

Northwestern gracious donation of Engine 23.

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Evanston Benevloent Fund Fundraiser

EVANSTON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 742
BENEVOLENT FUND
THIRD ANNUAL SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT RAFFLE!
7TH & 8TH PLACE $300 CABELLAS GIFT CARD
5TH & 6TH PLACE $400 CABELAS GIFT CARD
4TH PLACE ROGUE 44/55/70LB KETTLEBELLS & WALL MOUNTED PULL UP BAR
3RD PLACE ROGUE FITNESS FREEDOM BARBELL
2ND PLACE $1000 CABELAS GIFT CARD
Grand Prize...
Rogue Fitness Wall Mounted Folding Squat Rack with
Barbell & 260lb Weight Package!!!
Drawing will take place on September 17th at Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek Wisconsin.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT THE DAY OF THE DRAWING TO PARTICIPATE. ALL MATERIAL PRIZES
ARE REDEAMABLE FOR CASH VALUE. Simply fill out your name, email address, and phone number on the
detachable portion of your raffle ticket. Raffle winners not present for the drawing will be contacted shortly thereafter
to arrange receipt of their prize.
Only 250 tickets will be sold so confirm availability before making your purchase.
CONTACT THOMAS MOON TO GET YOUR TICKETS AT (630-240-8200), or at moont1123@yahoo.com  and list
sporting clay raffle in the subject line.
After ticket availability has been confirmed, payments ($40 per ticket) can be made via ZELLE at
630-240-8200, cash, or a check made out to the Evanston Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

EVANSTON FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND THIRD ANNUAL SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT
SEPTEMBER 17th, 2024 MILFORD HILLS HUNT CLUB, W5670 FRENCH ROAD JOHNSON CREEK, WISCONSIN 53038
$200 PER SHOOTER INCLUDES BREAKFAST, 100 CLAY SHOTS, LUNCH, AND AUTOMATIC ENTRY IN THE RAFFLE!
$40 FOR ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKETS… ONLY 250 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR UPWARDS OF $5000 OF PRIZES!!!!
0900 SAFETY BRIEFING AND BREAKFAST
1000 START TIME 1500 LUNCH AND RAFFLE DRAWING
CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO THE EVANSTON FIREFIGHTERS BENEVOLENT FUND.
ZELLE PAYMENTS CAN BE SENT TO 630-240-8200
CONTACT THOMAS MOON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: (630-240-8200) moont1123@yahoo.com

 

Shield 23 Video from WGN

Click HERE for the video.

 

2024 Marty Leoni Golf Outing

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MARTY F. LEONI MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING THURSDAY- SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
TIME/START: 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start / Scramble Format
LOCATION: Twin Lakes Country Club 1230 Legion Drive Twin Lakes, WI 53181 262-877-2500
PRICING: $100 per person (includes golf/cart, a beer & brat at turn, and prime rib dinner)
*Dinner only option for $50 per person at 4:00 p.m.
 ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MARTY LEONI MEMORIAL FUND
Please submit RSVP by Thursday, September 5th. RSVP to: Chris Fochs- 847-313-9675 Jon Van Duch- 847-866-5910 Dan Philipaitis- 847-866-5930 Ronn Gannon- 847-910-7665
Zelle or check is preferred.
● Make checks payable to “Marty Leoni Memorial Fund.”
● Zelle: Marty Leoni Memorial Fund at martyleonimemorial@gmail.com or use the QR Click HERE for the PDF file and use the QR code for Zelle.

 

 

2024 Marty Leoni Fun Run

Fun Run

The Fun Run is just around the corner, October 6th. Please place your shirt order with the link below or send me a text. I'd like to get the shirts ordered in a week (by Friday, 9/13). Thank you,
Chris Fochs 847-313-9675
https://forms.gle/UvzX8VVLnwC1urRBA 

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Evanston Fire Department Announces Promotion of Two Distinguished Members

The Evanston Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Howie Lakin to fire captain and FF/Paramedic Steven Wojtowycz to FAO, effective September 13, 2024.

Capt. Lakin

Fire Apparatus Operator Howard Lakin will be promoted to the rank of fire captain, effective
September 13, 2024. Captain Lakin will remain on Shift 3, and move into the Kelly day slot F.

 

 

FAO Wojo

Firefighter/ Paramedic Steven Wojtowycz will be promoted to the rank of fire apparatus
operator, effective September 13, 2024. FAO Wojotowycz will remain on Shift 3, and move into
Kelly day, slot A.

 

Fire Captain Doug Lindstrom Announces His Retirement After 22 Years of Service

Capt Doug Lindstrom 

After 22 years of dedicated service with the Evanston Fire Department, Fire Captain Douglas Lindstrom’s last shift is sheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024. Lindstrom was hired in May 2002 and promoted to Captain in April 2014.

Please join us in congratulating Doug on all he has done for the Fire Department and 22 years of dedicated service in the City of Evanston. We wish him a happy and healthy retirement.

 

Firefighter Remembrance Ceremony for William Craig and George Stiles Marks 118th Anniversary

Craig Stiles Memorial 2023

On Wednesday, December 13, at 0745 hours, the Evanston Fire Department held a remembrance ceremony for William Craig and George Stiles. Both firefighters died in the historic Clayton Mark Foundry fire in 1905 during a wall collapse.

A ceremony was held in the Valli Produce parking lot at 1910 Dempster Street. Attendees had a dedication in the northeast corner of the parking lot near the stone, which marks the location where Craig and Stiles perished on that dreadful day.

 

EFD Thanks Northwestern for New Fire Truck Donation

Engine 23 a

Photo by: Shane Collins/Northwestern University

The Evanston Fire Department unveiled a brand-new Pierce Enforcer Pumper Truck, made possible by an $800,000 donation from Northwestern University in 2021. In a unique expression of gratitude, the fire department has incorporated Northwestern’s distinctive purple color and some graphic branding elements into the new engine design concept.

This eye-catching fire engine, capable of holding 500 gallons of water and pumping 1,500 gallons per minute, is equipped with an array of fire gear and Advanced Life Support equipment. The significant upgrade replaces a 2003 truck, enhancing the department's capabilities in responding to various emergencies, including EMS calls, working fires, and specialized rescue incidents.

Northwestern’s long-standing support of the Evanston Fire Department dates back to 1970 with the University's first donation of a new fire engine. Over the years, this partnership has continued, with subsequent ambulance and fire engine donations, collaborative training sessions held in University facilities, and assistance from Northwestern's research and development department.

Engine 23 b

Photo by: Shane Collins/Northwestern University

A look at the project's timeline

  • Mid-2021: Councilmember Clare Kelly, Mayor Daniel Biss, and Northwestern's Senior Executive Director for Neighborhood and Community Relations Dave Davis engaged in discussions regarding the Evanston Fire Department’s need for a new fire truck due to an aging fleet and increased usage of reserves.

  • Late 2021: The City accepted an $800,000 donation from Northwestern for the purchase of the new fire truck, and the City Council approved the acquisition.

  • January 2022: The City of Evanston placed an order with Pierce Manufacturing Company for the new fire engine.

  • February 2022: Fire Chief Polep initiated discussions on a new engine design concept with members of the fire department and Northwestern's Office of Global Marketing and Communications.

  • March 2022: Fire Chief Polep hosted a meeting with Station 3 fire captains to discuss design elements.

  • April 2022: Based on conversations with the Station 3 crew, designs were revised.

  • May 2023: Plans were finalized by Fire Chief Polep and a signed approval for production was presented to Pierce.

"Thank you to Northwestern University for this generous and needed gift to the City's fire department," said Councilmember Kelly. "I look forward to further engagement and collaboration between Northwestern and the City of Evanston. Building and strengthening mutual support benefits both Northwestern and the City. Uplifting the spirit of partnership invigorates a true and healthy community."

Echoing this sentiment, Fire Chief Polep emphasized, "This is our way of showing gratitude to Northwestern for the continuous collaboration between our fire department and the university over the years. Painting the truck in Northwestern colors is a symbolic gesture of our shared values and partnership in ensuring the safety and security of our community. We’re proud of how it turned out.”

“The University is immensely proud of our enduring partnership with the City of Evanston," said Dave Davis, Senior Executive Director for Neighborhood and Community Relations at Northwestern. "This new fire truck, adorned with Northwestern colors, is a testament to our collaborative spirit and shared commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our entire community. As we celebrate this milestone, I am filled with optimism about the future of our partnership."

The Evanston Fire Department looks forward to utilizing this new vehicle and equipment to enhance community safety, providing top-of-the-line services to the entire Evanston community.

 

 

Evanston First Responders Foundation Donations Provide Life-Saving Equipment for Evanston Fire Department

Lucas Device Donation

The Evanston Fire Department has received a generous donation from the Evanston First Responders Foundation (EFRF), which has purchased three LUCAS devices for each ambulance in honor of Oliver Brown Leopold.

The LUCAS device is a portable chest compression system that provides consistent, high-quality chest compressions during cardiac arrest. This device is critical for the successful resuscitation of patients, as it allows first responders to maintain uninterrupted compressions, which significantly increases the patient's chance of survival.

The Evanston Fire Department is grateful for the designated funds provided by the Brown Leopold family and friends that were made to the EFRF in honor of Oliver. Adding these LUCAS devices to each front-line ambulance will enhance the department's ability to provide the highest quality care to the community. It will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the effort to save lives.

"We greatly appreciate the Evanston First Responders Foundation and cannot thank the Brown Leopold family enough for their generous donation," said Fire Chief Paul Polep. "The Foundation's commitment to our department and the community we serve is invaluable, and we are honored to receive this life-saving equipment in honor of Oliver."

The Evanston First Responders Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to first responders in Evanston. Their mission is to enhance the level of care provided to the community by providing necessary equipment and training to the police and fire departments.

 

 

 

New Smoke Alarm Law Begins Jan. 1, 2023

Smoke Detector Law

 

 

 

 

Evanston Fire Fighters Support MDA

 

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