When disaster happens, you rise to the challenge and give it your all, diminishing the destruction and ensuring the safety and security of others. You put it all on the line for your community.

But there is a community that is here just for you. The Illinois Firefighter’s Association (IFA) was founded in 1889 to provide you the tools and support you need when the alarm sounds. We are dedicated solely to providing what you need, including:

• Hands-on training to prepare your mind and body with the knowledge and skills you need to move towards destruction safely and purposefully;

• A united voice for the firefighter community when working with local, state and national governments to ensure your safety, well-being and legacy is protected;

• Fellowship and a community of brothers and sisters who support you and our common mission to serve our communities;

• Best practices on how to limit your exposure to the cancer-causing chemicals firefighters regularly encounter; and

• Awareness and skills to help keep our environments and communities safe by decontaminating trucks and equipment.