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Chicago Fire Department news

Aug 12

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Excerpts from wgntv.com:

A young Chicago firefighter is stable after being injured in a crash while riding a motorcycle, but remains unconscious following his surgery.

Mason Maj’s loved ones have not left his bedside and are urgently asking the community to help them put together the moments before he was hurt. They are hoping someone can answer their call as they search for clarity after Mason was critically injured in a crash while riding a motorcycle on Friday morning. His family said Mason left his home early Friday morning to avoid traffic and was on his way to Franklin Park.

Chicago police said at around 6:30 a.m., Mason rear-ended a Nissan near Addison and Narrangansett in the Portage Park neighborhood, leaving him severely injured. The family hopes that neighbors or drivers who were in the area at the time of the crash saw something and can help fill in the details about the circumstances leading up to the crash.

Since the crash, Mason has been receiving care a Lutheran General Hospital.

Mason graduated from the fire academy in June and serves as a firefighter with Engine 93, following the footsteps of his father who is a captain with Engine 26.

A GoFundMe has been created to help with Mason’s medical expenses.

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Of interest … fundraiser

Aug 4

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This from Evan Rude:

I came across this fundraiser for a walk that the stepson of Tom Bauer of the Des Plaines Fire Department who died suddenly back in 2021 the stepson Dylan Gieck is raising money for The All Clear Foundation and PB Abbate. One is for emergency personnel and the other is for PTSD of veterans.  I knew Dylan when we were in high school and he is really passionate for this cause.

Tom Bauer was born May 29, 1980 just outside Chicago, Illinois. He was the loving husband of Kelly (nee Malohn) Bauer; devoted father of Mason Geick, Dylan Geick, Johnna Geick, and Ty Bauer; caring son of Leo and Mary Bauer; dear brother of Sheila (John) Bauer-Gatsos and Laura Bauer; fond son in law of Jill and Robert Malohn; brother in law of Robert Malohn and uncle to many nieces and nephews. 

Tom served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army from 1999 to 2003. During his service he achieved the rank of E-5 and various awards. He was primarily stationed at Schofield Barracks with 25th ID as an Airborne, Ranger tabbed, Sniper team leader. He served overseas in the Philippines and on other deployments before finishing his contract honorably and separating to pursue his dream of being a father. After a few years at home working in the fitness industry, he again felt called to serve. Upon completion of his schooling and training as an EMT and Paramedic, he entered the Fire Academy and graduated with distinguished honors. He immediately applied for a department in a more troubled community than his own so that he might have a greater impact. He received his first life-saving citation for the revival of a patient in an ambulance in 2014, going on the save and help many others over a long and difficult career. He became a fixture in both the department and the community. However, his lifelong service exacted a heavy toll. Tom struggled with untreated PTSD and burnout, losing this battle and passing on October 22nd, 2021.

 

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Fundraiser for Tim Olk (more)

May 17

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Tim Olk Cancer Benefit

Starting at $35.00
 
Beer, Buffet & Entertainment 5/19

More Brewing in Huntley is hosting a benefit event for a local firefighter battling cancer. Proceeds from the ticket sales go directly to Tim Olk and his family. There will be live music, buffet style food, bags, and pinball. Our Huntley facility will be closed to the public during this event.

Premium Tickets include (2) 12oz beers and buffet style food.

GA tickets include buffet style food.

Event is Sunday May 19 and runs from 11am – 5pm.

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Fundraiser for Tim Olk (more)

May 5

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Fundraiser for Tim Olk

Mar 25

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Save the Date Benefit to help Tim Olk The Man behind the Camera to help him fight cancer. More information to come as the event comes together to support the man that has been there for so many others

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Fire service news

Aug 31

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Help Tim Olk Kick Cancer

Grace Olk is organizing this fundraiser.

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As many of you have heard by now, my uncle Timothy was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. My uncle is one of the most kind hearted humans you’ll encounter. He has done so much for the firefighter community through the years with his passion and talent for photography, but also his selfless attitude of always putting others first. With the immediate future unknown and the timeline for his treatment up in the air, we’ve started this fundraiser as a way to take the stress of the bills piling up off his plate and allow him to focus on recovering.
 
Two weeks ago when I a missed call from uncle Timmy, I assumed it was another “I ran into someone you know” call, because that’s who my uncle is … someone who everyone knows because of a picture, a favor, a meal they shared together … the list goes on. He is always there for everyone. It’s our turn to be there for him.
 

 

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Chicago Fire Department news

Oct 18

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Excerpts from Fox32Chicago.com:

Timothy Eiland, a Chicago firefighter, was off-duty when he was shot in the face last month. He was leaving a birthday party on Sept. 11 when someone drove by shooting in the 300 block of East Kensington in West Pullman. His 15-year-old niece was also shot. She’s home recovering.

Eiland is eating through a feeding tube and can’t walk on his own. However, he was able to speak earlier this week.

A fundraiser was hosted by the Black Fire Brigade Friday evening for the 32-year-old firefighter. The husband and father of five is the sole provider for his family.

He has a long road to recovery, and his parents started a Go Fund Me to help with medical expenses.

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North Chicago Fire Department news

Jul 13

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From the North Chicago Firefighters IAFF Local 3271 Facebook page:

Our brother Keith Peacy has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and has the fight of his life coming. Let stand together in Keith’s corner while he kicks cancers colon. Keith is a 16 year veteran with NCFD and has spend countless hours helping the less fortunate while on mission trips to Haiti. He is also a member of the WHFD. Now its time to help our brother out.

North Chicago Firefighter Keith Peacy

 

 

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Buffalo Grove Fire Department news (more)

Jun 8

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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Buffalo Grove firefighters launched their version of the annual Fill-the-Boot campaign Saturday with the inaugural Fire Up! Food Truck Festival fundraiser. Organizers estimated that more than 4,000 area residents joined Local 3177 firefighters at Woodland Park, helping to raise over $6,300 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The food truck festival was a departure from firefighters and other volunteers standing in roadways, approaching vehicles in traffic to solicit donations.

Nine food trucks, a Fire Up! Kids Zone, live music by cover band Focal Point and a beer tent featuring Prairie Krafts Brewery were on hand. And attendees bought a sleeve of raffle tickets and dropped them in more than two dozen rubber fire boots for the chance to win sports tickets to dinner – all donated by local businesses.

Food trucks included Three Legged Tacos, Cookies with Flavor, Ms. Tittles Cupcakes, Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering, Coastline Cove, A. Sweets Girl, Mario’s Cart, My Funnel and Your Sister’s Tomato where one family enjoyed a sausage pizza.

The International Association of Firefighters annually host a national fill-the-boot campaign for MDA. The Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters have raised $150,000 for MDA since 2010.

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West Frankfort FD news

Apr 21

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Excerpts from kvsf12.com:

The Moreland Family who owns the McDonald’s in West Frankfort said that they’ve done fundraisers in the past, but for the first time they had one for the fire department.

Firefighters helped take orders, make food, and share a meal with the community. Twenty percent of all proceeds made during the event will go to the fire department, they also sold cookies during the event, and accepted donations. They collected $1132.51.

They also had several firetrucks on site for the public to tour.

The Moreland family said its important to spend one on one time with first responders firefighters to build trust and be more comfortable with them if they ever find themselves in emergency situations.

West Frankfort Fire Chief Jody Allen said that he hopes that this also will inspire others to become firefighters. Allen said that the funds raised will help buy new equipment, and some of the funds will go towards a new device to help better train for emergency situations.

From the West Frankfort FD Facebook page:

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at Moreland/Bishop McDonald’s tonight! Thanks to the hard work (and patience?) of the crew working tonight, and with your support, we were able to raise $1132.51!!!

West Frankfort firefighters worked at a McDonald's restaurant to raise funds for the department

From the West Frankfort FD Facebook page

West Frankfort FD members received a donation after working in a McDonald's restaurant in town

From the West Frankfort FD Facebook page

West Frankfort firefighters worked at a McDonald's restaurant to raise funds for the department

From the West Frankfort FD Facebook page

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