Greenfield Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1963

05/25/2026

Members of Local 1963 and Local 215 attended the annual Memorial Day ceremony and US Flag retirement at H.A.Todd American Legion Post 537. Greenfield T92 and Milwaukee T1 were utilized to raise a large US Flag in remembrance of our nation's fallen veterans.

05/08/2026

GFD hosted it’s annual retiree luncheon this week. A well deserved and rewarding invite to the crew that paved the way for our future. Can’t thank our administration enough for keeping this tradition going year after year. Sharing old stories and laughs. As we say to our retirees, encouraging them to come visit often, “don’t be a stranger!”

04/24/2026

Local 1963 would like to congratulate Paramedic / Firefighter Beadle for completing his probationary period. Beadle was presented his new helmet shield. Our probationary firefighters wear an orange helmet shield for their first year. This is done to easier to designate the probationary Firefighter on a fire ground or resuce calls. It allows us to keep extra eyes on the new Firefighter, for safety and teaching purposes as we know they are new to the craft. Earning the new helmet shield takes hard work and dedication and we treat it as a badge of honor. Again congratulations and keep up the good work!

04/12/2026

Last night local 1963 hosted our annual awards banquet and retirement party.

10 year of service Shade

15 years of service to Hernandez, Tremelling, Roehsler, Graf

20 years of service to
Greil and Holm

Exceptional service to local 1963
Young, Relihan

Honorary member local 1963
Julie Rome

Retirement award
Graf

Congrats to all recognized!

03/18/2026

March 17, 2026 - LODD
Firefighter Mike Altman
Truck Co. 47
Chicago Fire Department - Chicago, IL
Firefighter Altman was seriously burned over 90 % of his body while operating at a four story apartment building fire at 1757 W. North Shore Avenue, in Rogers Park on March 16, 2026. During the primary search Firefighter Altman fell through the floor into a room that was fully involved on the floor below. He was taken from the scene to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he passed away this morning.

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03/08/2026

Today, on International Women’s Day, Greenfield Local 1963 would like to recognize and celebrate the incredible women in our organization and community.

Your dedication, hard work, leadership, and strength help make our local stronger every single day. We appreciate everything you do and are proud to stand with you today and every day.

Happy International Women’s Day!

02/22/2026

Local 1963 would like to recognize the following members on their employment milestones. FF/P Blank on 5 years and LT Shade on 10 years of service. Thank you for your commitment to the City of Greenfield and it's citizens.

02/15/2026

We are heartbroken to share the unexpected active duty passing of Firefighter/EMT Robert Berens, who faithfully served the South Shore Fire Department for 36 years. His dedication, courage, and commitment to our community will never be forgotten.

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Please keep the Berens family, his brothers and sisters in the fire service, and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

02/07/2026

In honor of , Local 1963 would like to recognize our members: LT Young, LT Shade, and FF/P Harrison. We’re proud to have a diverse membership in our Local and to bridge the gap of minority representation in our fire department.

01/31/2026

Local 1963’s Benevolence & Charities encourages the community to join us in helping by donating to our little league. Thank you to those that can help!

Hi everyone! My name is Pamela Panich, Greenfield-New Berlin Little L… Pamela Panich needs your support for Greenfield-New Berlin Little League's Flood Relief