Happy Labor Day! If you are enjoying this long weekend, be sure to thank a Union. #LaborDayWeekend #LaborDay #UnionStrong #UnionProud

With the retirement of Lieutenant Kathleen Macias, we would like to congratulate Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Braun on his promotion to Lieutenant. Congratulations and good luck in your new position Brother!

Congrats Chief Hyde! Today after almost 28 years of service to Rockford, Brother Hyde is retiring. While he might be leaving us, he’ll be continuing his career with the Beloit Fire Department as a Battalion Chief. Good luck in your new position Brother! #ForwardTogetherForward

With all the recent movement within the department, we would like to congratulate Firefighter/Paramedic Jon Larson on his appointment to EMS Training Coordinator. Congratulations and good luck in your new position Brother!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Be smart and safe tonight Rockford!

Happy Father’s Day! Thanks for all that you do and the sacrifices that you make to ensure we always have what we need. Enjoy your well deserved day off. Pictured below is just a few of our fathers and their kids. #fathersday2023 #iafflocal413 #firehousevisits #firefighterdad

Happy Independence Day! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! To our Sisters & Brothers working today (and their families at home), we thank you for all you do for the City of Rockford! #4thofjuly #independenceday #rockfordil #staysafe

3 of our brothers are down at IFSI for the 20th Annual Explorer Cadet Fire School with members of our Explorer Program. This is such a great experience for all those involved. Keep up the good work brothers. #futurefirefighters

Congratulations to our sisters and brothers that completed back to the academy this past week. Pretty soon they’ll be off probation and wearing nice new black helmets! #nomoreyellowhelmet

At last night’s Union Meeting, President Renfro had the privilege to swear in 13 new members to this great Local. Congratulations Sister & Brothers! We look forward to watching you grow and serve the great City of Rockford! #unionstrong #unionproud🇺🇸

Happy 815 Day! Enjoy your day Rockford! #815Day #RockfordDay2023 #815Proud

Today your City of Rockford Firefighters Local 413 are celebrating 89 years of dedicated service to the City of Rockford. It is our greatest honor and privilege to be of service to this great city, it’s residents, and visitors. #OurTown #RockfordIL

Fun Fact Friday: Rockford Fire has 3 Extrication Companies (Engines 4, 8, & 11). Pictured are members of Engine 11 training at the junkyard earlier today. This is just one of the many specialties that your Local 413 members are trained in. #extrication #junkyard #alwaystraining

Today marks the completion of 11 years of service to the City of Rockford for the Fall Academy Class of 2012. Congratulations to: EMS Coordinator Larson FF/PM Lambert FF/PM Nelson FF/PM Rosenbaum FF/PM Prezioso FF/PM Reyes FF/PM Ebert FF/PM Peerboom FF/PM Smith FF/PM Elder

22 years ago, our Nation fell victim to an act of terrorism. In response, members of an unbelievable brotherhood came to the aid of their fellow man. 343 of them selflessly gave their lives that day and many more since. #neverforget #unitedwestand

Several of our members attended the recent Shatter Our Silence Fundraiser. SOS works to raise awareness for suicide and mental health issues affecting youth and young adults. Local 413 is proud to sponsor this impactful organization and their mission. #mentalhealth

Today after 26 years of service to the City of Rockford, Driver/Engineer Aaron Howard, is calling it a career. Congratulations Brother Howard! Thank you for your service to this great city and we wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement!

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. Be careful deep frying those turkeys, we’d hate to have to come over today. To our Sisters & Brothers working today, be safe and thank you for all that you do! #happythanksgivng #affiatwork #local413atwork

Merry Christmas from our families to yours! We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. To our Sisters & Brothers working today, thank you for all that you do! #local413atwork #affiatwork #merrychristmas

🥃Calling all bourbon lovers!🥃 Your Rockford Firefighters are putting on a bourbon raffle with all proceeds going to our Charitable Fund. Thanks to Top Dollar Slots Windsor for hosting the event. See the flyer for further and grab your ticket today. #bourbonraffle #bourbon