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Presentation on HB3044 at the 2011 Fran Gambro Legislative Conference.

AL2011HB from Shawn Gillis on Vimeo.

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Thank you to Northwestern University on the generous donation of our latest piece of Fire Apparatus. Although there will be time to add equipment, hose, computer, and other necessary equipment which will take about a month, the new Engine 23 should be in service sometime in October at Fire Station 3, 1105 Central Street.

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Evanston Fire Department was established by ordinance in 1875, for which the men and women who serve and have served, have since been protecting lives and property to the City of Evanston for 135 years.

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Evanston fire and police honor guards stand by as Chief Klaiber begins the September 11 Memorial Service at Fireman's Park. Guest speakers, dignitaries, firefighters, police officers, and residents joined in a ceremony to remember those lost on 9/11/01.
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The Fireman's Park Rededication Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 22, 2010. Local 742 would like to extend our heart felt gratitude to all those who came to help us rededicate this special park. Thanks to the supporters, the neighbors, the local members who worked countless hours, those who purchased bricks and benches, those who came to the ceremony from other Local's and the AFFI Honor Guard, Evanston Honor Guard, Evanston Police Department Honor Guard, all of our distinguished guests and speakers, Interim Chief Greg Klaiber, and all who came to honor those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the Line of Duty and our fallen comrades' that have served the Evanston Fire Department. It was a wonderful tribute, and we hope the neighborhood enjoys the park for years to come.

Although "Friends of Firemen’s Park" is now completed, your opportunity to purchase bricks for the park has not run out. Orders are still being taken.
Your name or loved one will be deeply engraved into a brick and will
permanently be displayed at Firemen’s Park, located at Simpson and Maple.
What a way to leave a lasting impression.

All Proceeds will used to maintain Firemen’s Park
Click HERE for your Order Form now!

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Evanston Firefighters Local 742 and the Evanston Fire Department would like to thank all of our officials who attended the 2009 Fire Ops 101. We hope you gained a valuable insight to what we do, and why the funding for day to day operations is so vital to providing life safety services to the citizens of Evanston. Thank you to all of the Local 742 Members who attended to help organize, especially the hard work of Brother Tim Gobat. This was a great event. Click here to read the article from the Evanston Review on the event.

Thanks to the Evanston Round Table for this great video from Fire Ops 101.

Please click on the video links below for important videos relating to the Fire Ops 101 Program!

NFPA 1710:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MCZoZ3baaY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR9clmdV3Ak

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The following two clips are on YouTube that give the radio traffic of a Houston Captain that was trapped in a high rise fire.

Houston Firefighter Mayday 1 of 2 TheBravestOnline.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpJjl_R-98M

Houston Firefighter Mayday 2 of 2 TheBravestOnline.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmj4Xh7LNGA

Captain James “Jimmy C” Edwards Jr.
Retired with 25 Years of Service May 11, 2009

Photos by:
Tim Olk Fire Department Photo Unit
State Coordinator ( Illinois )
International Fire Photographers Association

Congratulations to Aldermen Ann Rainey, Cheryl Wollin, & Elizabeth
Tisdahl on the completion of the International Association of Fire Fighters
Fire Ops 101 held in Chicago on October 20, 2007.

Alderman Liz Tisdahl donned protective gear and climbed an Ariel ladder, used hose lines,
went through a simulated fire situation, and enjoyed a hands on fire experience.

FF Rob Byrne, Alderman Woolen, Tisdahl, Rainey,
Capt. Steve Perrino, FF Jennifer LoBianco, FF Marty
Rafacz, and FF Tim Gobat.

Evanston Local 742 would like to congratulate Captain Art Miller for
32 years of service to the City of Evanston Fire Department.

Photos by:
Tim Olk Fire Department Photo Unit
State Coordinator ( Illinois )
International Fire Photographers Association

2007 Skokie Fire Fighters Bowling Tournament (Evanston Members
with a stray from Chicago FD in the back row!)

Congrats to the Local 742 Pony League team who came away with the
Pony League championship on Sunday. It was a great game, solid hitting,
pitching and defense. Coached by Local 742 Member Greg Klaiber.

The pictures above are of the Thanksgiving baskets (turkey and all the fixings)
purchased with union funds to feed 12 local families through Family
Focus. The baskets were greatly appreciated. I would like to thank Tim
Gobat, PJ Casey, my wife Sandee and all the guys at station 1 - shift 2
for all their help putting the baskets together.
Thanks, Rob Byrne

36th Biennial AFFI Convention June 15-17 Lisle, IL
Governor Rod Blagojevich signs 3 Firefighter bills into law.

(Photo's Courtesy of Tim Olk Fire Department
Photo Unit State Coordinator ( Illinois)
International Fire Photographers Association)

Wilmette Fire Department Code 4 House Fire With Rescue Of One From 2nd Floor
Evanston Truck 23 Mutual Aid Shift 3

(Photo's Courtesy of Tim Olk Fire Department
Photo Unit State Coordinator ( Illinois)
International Fire Photographers Association)

Skokie Fire Department Box Alarm House Fire Oakton &
Crawford 12/26/05 Gold Shift

(Photo's Courtesy of Tim Olk Fire Department
Photo Unit State Coordinator ( Illinois)
International Fire Photographers Association)

One Bedroom House Fire Black Shift

(Photo's Courtesy of Tim Olk Fire Department
Photo Unit State Coordinator ( Illinois)
International Fire Photographers Association)

Brother George Christopher Dwyer joins those who have sacrificed
their lives in the line of duty.

Retired Division Chiefs Blair Haltom and John Brewer with
Local 742 President Steven Ready.

Retired Division Chief Brewer addresses the crowd with memories
of his years serving Evanston.

Retired Division Chief Haltom with stories of the past, including
his time as Local 742 Union President.

Vice President Jim Cox, Chief Berkowsky, and President Steven
Ready with the new retiree's.

President of the Evanston Retired Fire Fighters Association, Bob
Schwarz welcomes the new members with a spirited speech.

MDA Representative Krista Anderson, presents Local 742
with an Appreciation Award for the Fill the Boot Drive. Local
742 raised $1,885 towards MDA.

A group of Evanston Fire Fighters gathers outside 909 Lake St. after a Friday morning
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic training session.