Bedford Park Firefighters Local 3571

05/31/2026

🚨 A Brother from Bedford Park Firefighters Local 3571 could use our support! Jeffrey Braun was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and is facing a tough battle.
Proceeds from the June 6th event at Hometown Tap will help support him in his fight against cancer.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Chris Coats AFFI Vice-President

05/30/2026

With the month coming to an end, we would like to congratulate the following on their work anniversaries for May!

Lt Mark Misicka, 25 years, 05-14-2001
Eng Jen Wilmoth, 21 years, 05-16-2005
Eng Michael Hiemer, 15 years, 05-02-2011

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.

05/25/2026

Today, as we enjoy the simple things in life like.. spending time with family and friends, grilling, swimming, laughing, and just simply making memories.. let’s not forget the reasons we get to enjoy all those things.

Today, we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy not only our freedom but all the simple things in life that we take for granted.

From all of us here at Local 3571, Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Today was another fun filled day in the sun filled with family, friends, and good times as Local 3571 participated in the Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 5th Annual Charity Softball game. 3571 fought hard but came up short. Thank you to Local 4773 for hosting what has become a tradition for us to attend.. we are already excited for next year!

05/22/2026

We have ONE week left to order!!!

As many of you know by now our Brother, Jeff Braun, is in the early stages of his cancer treatment. Jeff is in GREAT spirits. The members of 3571 wanted to help in EVERY way we can so Brother Razee designed this t-shirt. If you follow the link you can order one in support of Jeff. Orders will be taken through May 30th and pickup will be at St2 sometime in June, depending on how many are sold. Please follow our page for updates on the t-shirts. If you have any questions please reach out to Dylan Razee at the email address below. Thank you!

[email protected]

Online ordering for LOCAL 3571 - FIGHT AS ONE GEAR ends on Sat, May 30, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

05/15/2026

The members of Local 3571 would like to send our thoughts, prayers, and condolences out to the family, friends, and members of Chicago Fire Department Firefighters Union - Local 2 on the passing of Engineer Steven Decker.

Chicago Firefighters Local 2 is mourning the loss of Engineer Steven Decker of Engine Co. # 71. Steven passed today performing his duties with his brothers and sisters on CFD. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. 🙏❤️

05/09/2026

Well.. When we say we are there when anyone needs us we do mean EVERYONE! Yesterday, members from St2 were called by a local business that was in need of some help. A momma duck had alerted them and lead them to where her babies had falling into a sewer and we were called in to assist! The members were able to rescue them all and bring the whole duck family back together. What a great start to this Mothers Day weekend.

05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighters Day!!!

05/01/2026

We would like to congratulate the following members for their work anniversaries for the month of April!

Lt Bob Gasparas, 26 years, 04-01-2000
Lt Meghan Groth-Prepura, 21 years, 04-11-2005
Eng Brendan Healy, 11 years, 04-27-2015
FF/PM Mark Webb, 4 years, 04-25-2022
FF/PM Jeff Braun, 4 years, 04-25-2022
FF/PM Billy Stripeik, 4 years, 04-25-2022
FF/PM Gage Olszak, 2 years, 04-22-2024

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.