Promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Grizely to Captain

2008 Bowling Tournaments

2008 Chicago Auto Show

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 Cheryl Wollin tries using a hand line at the Fire Ops 101.

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.

Alderman Ann Rainey takes a shot at 2 1/2" hose line.

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.

Northfield Fire 2nd Alarm Dive Box

 

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.

Dinner Dance 2007

Thanksgiving 2006

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
 

Shift 1 Salvage Yard Fire, 2-11 September 7, 2006

Squad 21

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)

 Evanston Box Alarm 1018 Davis, Fire in a restaurant 5/22/06 Gold Shift

(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)

Evanston Police Headquarters Dispatch ceiling collapse

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

Evanston Fire Fighters in action:

 




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

Jeffrey Lanes Bowling Tournament March 4, 2006 Wheeling, IL

Colorado Springs, IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial 2005

Brother Tim O'Gara presents the IAFF Flag to fallen Brother Chris
Dwyer's wife.

Honor Guard members stand at attention.

Brother Marty Leoni's name on the Memorial.

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

2005 Annual Dinner Banquet

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 Award for 2004

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

Fire on Black Shift

April 23, 2004 Shift 1 at Headquarters

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