Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 2986

05/01/2026

04/21/2026

Happy 20 years to the best in the business, our good friends Leo's Wines & Spirits. Congratulations !!!! Go show them some support!

04/08/2026

Just in: RIP DeKalb Firefighter Juan Gasca. The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) has released a press release regarding the passing of DeKalb firefighter Juan Gasca who passed away on Monday.

The statement reads in part:

"Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Brother Juan Gasca of DeKalb Firefighters Local 1236. Brother Gasca passed away unexpectedly on April 6th, 2026. He was 26 years old and is survived by his parents and his fiancé. Brother Gasca was an active member of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois Honor Guard."

Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) is a labor union and professional association representing union firefighters and EMS providers throughout Illinois.

The City Of DeKalb Fire department has asked that the public respect the privacy of the family as they navigate this difficult time.

[Link to the full press release in the first comment]

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who bought squares! Good luck!! Winnings will be sent out via Venmo!

02/27/2026

🚨LWFD Project Fire Buddies March Madness Squares🚨
- $50 Squares

-Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4, and Championship pay outs.

-Text/call to reserve a square and payment instructions will be provided. Please provide your name when contacting us.

-Contact info will be listed in the comments below.


Anthony Wistocki
Gary Yrag
TC Collins

02/22/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our brothers and sisters at for raising money for one of our own brothers and his family. The Pec Family and the Local 2986 Family thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

02/06/2026

🔥 Congratulations to Lisle-Woodridge Fire District of Illinois on their recent purchase of a Fouts Fire FB-94 Side Mount Pumper!

✅ Spartan FC-94 chassis
✅ Allison, 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission
✅ LOW Hose Bed
✅ Cummins L9, 450 HP
✅ Hale Qmax 1500 GPM Pump, Side Mount
✅ Aluminum Body
✅ 1000 gallon Poly-Tank
✅ AMDOR roll-up doors

ℹ️ Learn more:
www.fireserviceinc.com/neworder/66328/

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...

02/02/2026

Congratulations to Brother Bateman on his induction in the AFFI Honor Guard!