11/12/2026
New! IFCA Retirement Form
Retirement Recognition Request
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service
Retirement marks an important milestone in the career of a fire service professional. It is an opportunity to recognize years of leadership, dedication, and commitment to protecting the communities we serve.
The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association welcomes retirement recognition requests for fire service professionals who are concluding their careers. Departments and colleagues are encouraged to share information about retiring personnel so their service and accomplishments may be appropriately recognized.
Submit a Retirement Recognition Request
Help us recognize a retiring member of the Illinois fire service by completing the retirement recognition request form.
Please provide accurate information about the retiring individual and their department. Additional details regarding their career and service may be helpful when completing the request.
Complete Retirement Recognition Form
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Before Completing the Form
To help ensure accurate recognition, we recommend having the following information available when submitting your request:
- The retiring individual's full name and professional title.
- Fire department or fire protection district name.
- Anticipated or official retirement date.
- Years of service and relevant career information.
- Contact information for the individual submitting the request.
Questions About Retirement Recognition?
If you have questions about submitting a retirement recognition request or need assistance with the form, please contact the IFCA office.
Email: info@illinoisfirechiefs.org
Phone: (847) 966-0732