MABAS Division 21

08/21/2026

We hope everyone had a great weekend! This week brings some new events to Bridgeview to get involved, and to have fun!

This Friday, the Bridgeview Park District is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. 🩸❤️ Schedule your appointment by calling 📞 1-800-RED CROSS, or visiting 🌐 RedCrossBlood.org. Participants can receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email, and a bonus $15 Casey's gift card. 💸 Be sure to visit rcblood.org/August for terms. Come out this Friday and do good for your community! 👩‍⚕️

On Saturday, August 22nd, SeatGeek Stadium will host the second Chicago Truck Invasion! 🛻 Get ready for a day full of musical performances, spectacular trucks, and a roaring burnout competition. 🎤 Delicious food vendors will keep you full and ready for what's next. 😋🍴 See the hottest stars in regional Mexican music live, and the best trucks! 🎤🌟

🎟️ Tickets: https://truckinvasion.ticketspice.com/chitruckinvasion

We hope to see you there, and have a great week Bridgeview!

08/19/2026

08/13/2026

🚒 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🚒

This year is special.

We are hosting this event in conjunction with the Stickney Township 125th Anniversary Event.
A combination celebration with Stickney Township and YOUR fire department will make a great day.

Join us for the Central Stickney Fire Protection District Open House on Saturday , September 26th 2026 from 9am - Noon.

Bring the whole family for a day of fun & fire trucks.

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 9:00am till Noon.

08/09/2026

Two rounds of storms will be possible today. A line or broken line of storms may move through the area this afternoon. Scattered to numerous storms may then re-develop this evening and overnight along a boundary left behind by the afternoon storms. Some storms may be severe, and a threat for flash flooding will also exist – particularly with the second round of storms.

08/09/2026

🥞🚒 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🚒🥞

The 32nd Annual Pancake Breakfast is almost here!

Join us for a great morning of good food, great people, and community fellowship as we welcome friends, neighbors, and families from throughout the community.

📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 FIRE STATION 1
10629 S. Roberts Rd.

🥞 Hot Pancakes
🍳 Great Breakfast
☕ Coffee
🚒 Your Local Firefighters

Bring the whole family, grab a plate, and spend part of your Sunday morning with us!

We look forward to seeing you there!

❤️ Thank you to our community for your continued support! ❤️

SAVE THE DATE — OCTOBER 4TH!

08/05/2026

🚨 August is here! 🚨

Yesterday was your monthly reminder to test your smoke alarms... 🙋 Show of hands who actually did it?

😳 ? 62% of Illinois home fire deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms or with alarms that weren't properly maintained.

A working smoke alarm isn't optional—it's often the difference between waking up and not waking up.

If you haven't tested yours yet, there's still time! It only takes a few minutes, and those few minutes could save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

✅ Test your smoke alarms monthly.
✅ Replace batteries as needed (if applicable).
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older.

08/05/2026

Join Chicago Ridge Emergency Management in Stop the Bleed training
Did you know it takes 3-5 minutes for the human body to suffer life-threatening blood loss? The average EMS response time is 7-10 minutes. Traumatic injury and blood loss accounts for 40% of deaths in the US.
Stop the Bleed training is a public education program that teaches everyday people how to recognize severe bleeding and take fast action to save a life before professional medical help arrives. It focuses on three core skills: applying direct pressure, packing a deep wound, and using a tourniquet.
What the Training Covers
Direct Pressure: Using hands and clean cloth or gauze to press hard on a bleeding wound to slow or stop blood loss.
Wound Packing: Filling deep cuts or holes in the arm or leg with gauze before applying pressure.
Tourniquet Application: Placing a tight strap around an arm or leg above the bleeding site to cut off heavy blood flow.

Free tourniquet will be provided upon completion of the class

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stop-the-bleed-training-tickets-1996302659995?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/05/2026

🇺🇸 Support the Bridgeview Firefighters 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 🇺🇸

Honor the heroes of September 11th while supporting those who continue to serve our communities every day.

🎽 2026 Memorial Stair Climb T-shirts are now available!

Simply scan the QR code on the flyer below, or click on the link, to purchase your shirt before August 24th.

❤️ 100% of the proceeds will be donated to organizations that provide support, resources, and assistance to first responders and their families.

Every shirt purchased helps make a difference while honoring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those we lost on 9/11.

Please consider purchasing a shirt and help us spread the word by sharing this post with your family and friends.

Thank you for supporting the Bridgeview Firefighters Local 4330 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

https://www.uniformsdirectllc.com/BRIDGEVIEW911STAIRCLIMB2026/shop/home

08/05/2026