What is Brotherhood? I believe to be a Brother one has to have certain traits. Loyalty. A Brother is loyal to his fellow firefighters. He does the right thing all the time. He is loyal to his company and his officers.
A Brother has courage. Not the "I fight what you fear" courage. The courage to do the right thing all the time. Even if it is the unpopular choice to be done. Read More...
With rising pension costs putting a financial strain on local budgets, municipal leaders in DuPage County are calling on state lawmakers to expand proposed pension reform so it applies to police officers and firefighters. Read More...
Hats off to Local 4727 member Jay Arnier! Jay rescued a drowned baby while fishing with a friend on the Fox River. Jay intervened when the child's mother pulled the lifeless body from the water and he began CPR. The child's breathing and pulses returned after several rounds of CPR. Jay's quick actions saved what could have been a tragedy. Jay we are proud to call you one of our own!
