Associated Firefighters of Matteson Local 3086

10/21/2025

Unfortunately, this is not the first time these members have faced staffing reductions in recent memory. Harvey Firemens Association IAFF Local 471 has our full support.

"It's going to be a threat to the residents. It's going to be a threat to the firefighters that are left over," said Harvey Firemen's Association Local 471 President Nicholas Capolillo.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/harvey-illinois-furlough-17-fire-department-firefighters-amid-budget-issues-firemens-association-local-471/18046783/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNk4o9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtAJky3Wg7AqGpqVJBwtfQsQ-Eh8ZGyaFGV3cJ93XE7aUf4qiH_zI3sBrbPj_aem_iKVxj9-KcTA444_Gsgzy8Q

Days after Harvey leaders said they are declaring a financial emergency, dozens of city employees and first responders got notices that they are out of a job, for now.

10/19/2025

Yesterday members of L1263 and Matteson L3086 participated in a charity softball tournament for Project Fire Buddies. Great Job everybody!

09/23/2025

09/16/2025

Please help us congratulate member Moses Vega on passing the NREMT Paramedic exam. Moses now holds the title of Firefighter/Paramedic and has officially completed his probation.

Congratulations FF/PM Vega! Here’s to a long and healthy career at the Matteson Fire Department!

09/15/2025

What a great day we had getting together for our annual Cops vs. Fire softball game. Thank you to all of our family and friends who came out to cheer us on! We’re proud to share your Local 3086 Firefighters won again this year!

Special thanks to Big Red’s Pig Party for the awesome food!

09/11/2025

"Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11."

Never Forget: 9.11.2001

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large

09/10/2025

Members of Local 3086 would like to extend their congratulations to brother Dan Heinrich on his promotion to Lieutenant at the Matteson Fire Department. May success follow you as you begin this new chapter in your career. Congratulations LT. Heinrich!

09/08/2025

Members of Local 3086 would like to congratulate Union VP Mike Nicholson on his promotion to Battalion Chief! We wish you the best of luck as you navigate this new chapter in your career. Congratulations BC Nicholson!

09/05/2025

Please help us congratulate FF/PM Nate Natividad on his successful passing of the NREMT Paramedic exam! Nate now officially counts to minimum staffing at the Matteson Fire Department. You can find him working in his new office, red shift Ambulance 52!

08/28/2025

08/28/2025

Congratulations Battalion Chief Joe Kucera on your retirement after 24 years of dedicated service to the Matteson Fire Department. We wish you a long and healthy retirement!