OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL and the ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS Presents Training the Training Officer for Now and the Future September 6 & 7, 2008 Class location:  OSFM, 1035 Stevenson Drive Springfield IL, 62703

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATION & NORTHERN ILLINOIS FIRE SPRINKLER ADVISORY BOARD  Announces A Special Scholarship Program To Attend The 2008 Educational Seminar September 20 & 21, 2008 Minneapolis, Mn

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION & ILLINOIS FIRE INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION  State Fair Day August 12, 2008 Volunteers are Needed.  Please sign up now!

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTORS, & ILLINOIS FIRE APPARATUS MECHANICS ASSOCIATION  Combined Conference The 2008 combined Conference for the Illinois Fire Chiefs, Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors and the Illinois Fire Apparatus Mechanics association is fast approaching. The conference this year will again be held at the Peoria Civic Center/Hotel Pere Marquette in Peoria, Illinois. Dates for this year’s conference are from Sunday October 19 through Wednesday October 22. This combined conference offers a unique opportunity to display your products, see old customers and meet new ones. Last year we filled the entire civic center so now is the time to arrange for your booth space and register for the 2008 conference. INVITATION TO EXHIBITORS Exhibitor Dates:  October 20 & 21, 2008 Down Load the Registration Here:

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION Announces the FIRE CHIEF EMERITUS PROGRAM The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) has established the status of Fire Chief Emeritus as an honorary title for retired Illinois Fire Chiefs for meritorious service to community and profession.  The title of Fire Chief Emeritus is reserved for those retired Chiefs who have had distinguished careers (regardless if paid or volunteer) and whose significant contributions set them apart from their peers.  This status is reserved for only those individuals serving as Chief of the Fire Department/District.                  Dead line for nominations is August 1, 2008                  Please click here for more information

Illinois Fire Chief Association Announces the Administrative Professional of the Year The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) hereby establishes the status of Administrative Professional of the Year as an honorary title for Administrative Professionals within the Illinois Fire Service.  This award is reserved for those individuals serving as Administrative Assistants, Executive Secretaries, Secretaries or support staff employed by a Fire Department or Fire Protection District in the state of Illinois. Dead line for nominations is October 3, 2008          Please click here for more information

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION Volunteer and Combination Officer Committee 1st Annual Volunteer and Combination Officer Conference Sunday, October 19, 2008, 9am-4pm Hotel Pere’ Marquette, Peoria, Illinois Registration fee - $25.00

ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATION Announces the FIRE OFFICER I & II COURSE SCHEDULE  Please click here for the schedule and registration form

Memebers of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association IFCA By-Law Amendment Announcement The Executive Board is requesting an amendment to the Association by-laws.  The membership will vote to either support or oppose the amendment at our Annual Meeting which will be held at our October 2008 Conference in Peoria. Please click here to read the Amendment

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