Blue Island Firefighters 3547

05/07/2026

03/31/2026

A good working relationship with neighbors is another testament of the professionalism displayed by all your local union fire departments. Keep up the good work Riverdale Professional Firefighters Local 3580

To expound on the staffing issues of our neighbors, at the time of this incident Blue Island Local 3547 was already dealing with 2 EMS runs and was still able to assist, although it was the absolute minimum we’re allowed to send, help is still help.

03/18/2026

Local 3547 extends our deepest condolences to the Altman family and the brothers and sisters of the Chicago Fire Department. There are no words that we can say to help heal those stricken the hardest by this tragic loss. We can help by sharing that The Yard Foundation is raising money to help the financial burden that FF Altman’s family will face in the near future. See the link below.

FF Michael Altman
Truck 47
Last alarm March 17, 2026

https://www.theyardfoundation.org/mayday/altman?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQm1_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe231VJUO0Em8C_FhQe7SOa3glBFP9M_b4r2XaV5o0JzqbfgqQZ8DDLpdpL6s_aem_SgkN0p7jXiXIMo7AD785Uw

03/09/2026

Local 3547 ended up on top of the donations per team! Thank you American Lung Association in Greater Chicago for putting on this event! And a huge congrats to the firefighters from Local 3547 for participating and doing an excellent job!

03/09/2026

02/28/2026

A group of your very own Local 3547 members are participating in the Fight For Air Climb at Oakbrook Terrace on March 8th! They are the third highest team thus far raising money for the American Lung Association! A great example of dedication and passion for helping others outside the firehouse.

If you would like to donate to the American Lung Association in honor of your Blue Island Firefighters, a link will be posted in the comments.

Local 3547 💪💪

02/12/2026

Our department’s history is more than dates and names — it is a living legacy. From the days of the Village Marshal in a frontier community, to the era of of the modern professional police department we are today, our agency has continually evolved while remaining rooted in service to this community. We are the oldest law enforcement agency in the region, and with that distinction comes both pride and responsibility. Our new graphics pays tribute to our past. It should be noted that tax dollars were not used to make this change.

02/07/2026

Thank you to everyone for the support in purchasing a square. Good luck!

02/04/2026

On Friday, January 30th, 2026, our brother Anthony experienced an unimaginable loss. His wife Amber, at only 28 years old, suffered a medical emergency and tragically passed away. Anthony has suddenly found himself not only without the woman he refers to as "the rock" of his family, but a young sing...

01/19/2026