Itasca Professional Firefighters Association Local #3461

04/06/2025

Thanks for a great time at the last night! Always such a blast.

04/01/2025

Please join us in congratulating these four Brothers on their April anniversaries. FF Bill Harris (20 years), Lt. Brett Nagel and Lt. Jeff Kloptowsky (11 years), and FF Anthony DiCostanzo (5 years). All the best, gentleman, to many more!

03/29/2025

Big thanks to Girl Scout Troop 56741 for their donation of cookies to Black Shift today! We’ll make sure the other shifts get their share 😉.

03/05/2025

Help in congratulating our Brother and Vice-President, Ryan Wendt, on completing his 6th year here!

02/17/2025

Earlier this month, we swore in Candidate Ian Braeckeveldt. He is currently learning the ropes on Red Shift until early March when he will be attending Romeoville Fire Academy. Help us in wishing Ian a long and happy career with us!

02/11/2025

This is what it’s all about. Two months ago Red shift responded for a person in full cardiac arrest. The crew acted fast and were able to regain a pulse. The patient was immediately transported to Alexian Brothers Medical Center and has made strides in his recovery. Yesterday, we were thrilled to spend time with him as he stopped by the firehouse! (Not pictured from responding crew: LT Brett Nagel, FF Cameron Cox, FF Anthony Dicostanzo, Candidate James Boldt)

02/07/2025

Please join us in congratulating our Brothers Mark Ber (27 years) and Cameron Cox (6 years) on their respective anniversaries this month.

01/14/2025

Please help us in congratulating our Brother, Jeff Skelley on completing 5 years with us!

11/23/2024

Local 3461 members, their families, district trustees, and the fire chief taking care of our community again this weekend at the . A huge thanks to for always being helpful with procuring the turkeys.

11/17/2024

Thank you so much to Troop 54567 for dropping off some treats for us today!

11/16/2024

Local 3461 members and IFPD Trustees were out this morning assisting with handing out goods for the upcoming holidays at the Itasca Food Pantry. Local 3461 has bought turkeys for the holidays over the past 10 years or so to help make the holidays a little bit more enjoyable for folks that need it.

11/11/2024

11/05/2024

This week started a little different than they have the past 24 years. Karen, our district’s Administrative Assistant extraordinaire retired last week. Karen has always been willing to go the extra mile for us, and do it with a smile. We’ll miss you, Karen, and wish you all the health and happiness you deserve in a long, well earned retirement.

11/05/2024

Please join us in congratulating Brother Ryan Rasche on his 17th anniversary with the district and the local!

10/24/2024

Always a great time spending time with our kiddos at St. Luke’s for public education day!

10/06/2024

Please help us in congratulating our Brothers with October anniversaries. Lt. Dave “Breezy” Brzezicki with 22 years of service, Kyle “Bubbles” Zalewski with 4 years of service and what would have been Brother Frank Nuñez’s 6th year.

10/01/2024

Our sincerest condolences to the Elk Grove Village Fire Department with the news of this tragic loss.

***UPDATE - FUNERAL SERVICES 10/4/24

Visitation
Tuesday, October 8th from 2:00-8:00 pm
Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village

Firefighter Walk-thru Line up 6:30
Bell Ceremony 6:30 pm
Flag and Helmet Presentation 6:30
Boy Scout Broken Arrow Ceremony 6:45
Firefighter Walk-thru- 7:00

Additional Firefighter Parking will be located at 25 Turner, Elk Grove Village


Final Prayers
Wednesday, October 9 at 9:45am
Grove Memorial Chapel 1199 S. Arlington Heights Elk Grove Village
Procession from Grove Memorial to St Raymond Catholic Church
Only Department Cars no Apparatus

Funeral
Wednesday, October 9 at 11:00am
St Raymond Catholic Church, 301 S I-Oka, Mount Prospect
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It is with heavy hearts that the Elk Grove Village Fire Department announces the passing of Fire Lieutenant Mark Pytlewicz. Lt. Pytlewicz was a dedicated member of our department for 22 years and held many duties including Company Officer, Technical Rescue Team, Honor Guard, and so much more.

To honor Lt. Pytlewicz, all fire stations will display bunting, and flags will be flown at half-staff. We ask that you keep his family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts during this difficult time.

09/20/2024

On September 5th, 2024, Firefighter Jim Karp responded to a structure fire on the north side of Orland. Alongside his crew, Jim worked tirelessly, searching for victims and battling the blaze. A few shifts later, during a routine morning training session, Jim suddenly felt faint. He was in full gear