Skokie Firefighter's Benevolent Fund

04/01/2026

Join us July 28th for our annual Golf Fundraiser! We’re teaming up with our Skokie Project Fire Buddies chapter again to raise money for PFB as well.

Please share with family and friends!

Visit the websites at https://birdease.com/skokiefire for more details and to register.

Registration due by 7/14/2026

Skokie Fire Department Firefighter's Local 3033
Project Fire Buddies

12/17/2025

The Benevolent Fund is excited to announce the 2026 Bowling Fundraiser! Join us again at Bowlero in Niles on Sunday, February 1st for a fun-filled day of bowling, food, and prizes.

Registration: 10:00–11:00 AM, Bowling: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

We had an awesome turnout last year and can’t wait to do it again! Expect great raffle prizes, plus our always-popular 50/50 raffle.

What’s included: 2 hours of bowling (about 2 games, depending on pace), Shoe rental, Food: chicken tenders, pizza, and fries, Unlimited soft drinks, and a 10 arcade card (20 credits)

We’re planning for 5–6 bowlers per lane, so there will be plenty of time to get both games in.
Mark your calendars and come out for a great cause—we look forward to seeing you there!

08/08/2025

Come join us at our upcoming Swearing-In Ceremony on August 18th!

Join us Monday, August 18th, at the Village of Skokie Board Meeting for the Swearing-In Ceremonies honoring Chief Nicholas Eschner, Deputy Chief Adam Pease, Captain Jim Cortilet, and Lieutenant Jason Dziedzic.

Photos and Badge Pinning will begin at 6:45 p.m. at Village Hall. The Swearing-In Ceremonies will be during the Skokie Village Board Meeting, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

Come celebrate these outstanding achievements with us!

08/04/2025

Congratulations Chief Eschner!

Please join us in welcoming Chief Nicholas Eschner as the new Chief of the Skokie Fire Department!

Chief Eschner began his career with the department in 2008 and has served as Deputy Chief since 2020. In that role, he oversaw emergency response operations, professional development, and key divisions including Training, Support Services, Fire Prevention, Fleet Services, Logistics, and Buildings & Grounds.

We are proud to congratulate Chief Eschner on this well-deserved promotion and look forward to his continued leadership!

07/15/2025

Please join us as we celebrate Chief Jeffrey Hoeflich’s 39 plus years of service.

This is our opportunity to share some memories, some stories and send him smiling into retirement.

Congratulations Chief Hoeflich!

07/13/2025

Tomorrow’s the last day to register and join us at our annual Golf Fundraiser! Come hang out and help us raise money for Project Fire Buddies!!

Skokie Fire Department Firefighter's Local 3033

Join us July 29th for our annual Golf Fundraiser! We’re teaming up with our Skokie Project Fire Buddies chapter again to raise money for PFB as well.

Please share with family and friends!

Visit the websites at https://birdease.com/skokiefire for more details and to register.

Registration due by 7/14/2025

Skokie Fire Department Firefighter's Local 3033 Skokie Fire Department Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Project Fire Buddies

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July from Local 3033! 🇺🇸

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day as we celebrate the freedoms we cherish. Let’s remember the sacrifices that made this day possible and enjoy the time with family, friends, and community.

Please celebrate responsibly—and as always, your Local 3033 firefighters are here if you need us. Stay safe!

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07/03/2025

Registration closes 7/14 - don’t delay, sign up your foursome today!

Join us July 29th for our annual Golf Fundraiser! We’re teaming up with our Skokie Project Fire Buddies chapter again to raise money for PFB as well.

Please share with family and friends!

Visit the websites at https://birdease.com/skokiefire for more details and to register.

Registration due by 7/14/2025

Skokie Fire Department Firefighter's Local 3033 Skokie Fire Department Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Project Fire Buddies

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day

Local 3033 would like you to join us in honoring the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. We remember and we are grateful. Happy Memorial Day

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05/12/2025

Lt Bob Gaseor ( #18/3) retired earlier this month. Here are moments from his last shift day at Station #18. There was hot coffee, cake, stories and so many memories. We all had a good time sharing this time with Bob.

05/07/2025

Anniversary, Awards and Recognition Ceremony. Held at Skokie Fire Department, Station #17, on May 6, 2025.