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This week your Local 618πŸ”₯ members conducted hazardous materialsπŸ’₯☣️ training at Hawkins Inc. We received refresher information on materials used at their facility and were able to do hands on drills with props provided by them. Thanks again to Hawkins as well as Lt Drake Tate for coordinating these trainings. Just one of the MANY skills we have to keep up on this day and age! πŸ“–πŸš’ ... See MoreSee Less

This week your Local 618πŸ”₯ members conducted hazardous materialsπŸ’₯☣️ training at Hawkins Inc. We received refresher information on materials used at their facility and were able to do hands on drills with props provided by them. Thanks again to Hawkins as well as Lt Drake Tate for coordinating these trainings. Just one of the MANY skills we have to keep up on this day and age! πŸ“–πŸš’Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

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Big shout out to Lieutenant Tate and Firefighter Shahan for attending KC Career day to teach about our field and hopefully create interest in the fire service! ... See MoreSee Less

Big shout out to Lieutenant Tate and Firefighter Shahan for attending KC Career day to teach about our field and hopefully create interest in the fire service!Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
2 weeks ago

That's a wrap! The much needed rain shut us down earlier than normal this year but we're very grateful for the support we received this year! Thank you all for your donations to the Muscular Dystraphy Association and #FillTheBoot.

Special shout out to Melinda's for dropping of breakfast sandwiches for our guys! You all know the way to a firefighters heart. ❀️ #FillTheBoot2025
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Thats a wrap!  The much needed rain shut us down earlier than normal this year but were very grateful for the support we received this year!  Thank you all for your donations to the Muscular Dystraphy Association and #FillTheBoot.

Special shout out to Melindas for dropping of breakfast sandwiches for our guys!  You all know the way to a firefighters heart.  ❀️ #FillTheBoot2025Image attachment

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Didn’t know y’all were scared of water

Glad to help!

So great of Melinda’s to do that.πŸ‘

πŸš’ Fill the Boot for MDA β€” Happening TODAY! πŸ’›

Your Centralia Firefighters from IAFF Local 618 are out at W. Broadway & Pullen from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)!

Every dollar you drop in the boot helps fund research, care, and support for families battling muscular dystrophy and related diseases. ❀️

πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ Wave, honk, and give what you can β€” together we make a difference!

πŸ“ Location: W. Broadway & Pullen
πŸ•— Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
πŸ’ͺ All proceeds benefit MDA

#FillTheBoot #MDA #IAFF #CentraliaFirefighters #Local618 #SupportMDA #CentraliaIL
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πŸš’ Fill the Boot for MDA β€” Happening TODAY! πŸ’›

Your Centralia Firefighters from IAFF Local 618 are out at W. Broadway & Pullen from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)!

Every dollar you drop in the boot helps fund research, care, and support for families battling muscular dystrophy and related diseases. ❀️

πŸ‘¨β€πŸš’ Wave, honk, and give what you can β€” together we make a difference!

πŸ“ Location: W. Broadway & Pullen
πŸ•— Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
πŸ’ͺ All proceeds benefit MDA

#FillTheBoot #MDA #IAFF #CentraliaFirefighters #Local618 #SupportMDA #CentraliaIL

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Happy Birthday to the Man Behind the Mask – Captain Michael Gelsinger!

Today we celebrate Shift 3’s very own Captain Gelsinger, a dedicated firefighter who has served the City of Centralia since October 15, 2002. Promoted to Captain in April 2019, Mike has remained a steady force within our departmentβ€”on the frontlines and behind the scenes.

Over the years, Mike has earned numerous certifications including Hazmat Technician, Instructor II, and Fire Service Inspector, and he’s also served several terms as Vice President of Local 618, always stepping up for his crew.

Thank you, Captain, for everything you doβ€”for your leadership, your loyalty, and your service to the citizens of Centralia. Here’s hoping this next year treats you well. πŸ’ͺπŸŽ‚
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Happy Birthday to the Man Behind the Mask – Captain Michael Gelsinger! 

Today we celebrate Shift 3’s very own Captain Gelsinger, a dedicated firefighter who has served the City of Centralia since October 15, 2002. Promoted to Captain in April 2019, Mike has remained a steady force within our departmentβ€”on the frontlines and behind the scenes.

Over the years, Mike has earned numerous certifications including Hazmat Technician, Instructor II, and Fire Service Inspector, and he’s also served several terms as Vice President of Local 618, always stepping up for his crew.

Thank you, Captain, for everything you doβ€”for your leadership, your loyalty, and your service to the citizens of Centralia. Here’s hoping this next year treats you well.  πŸ’ͺπŸŽ‚Image attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

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πŸ«‘πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡²πŸ˜‡πŸ‘πŸ‘‘πŸš’πŸššπŸš›Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday πŸŽ‚

Happy Birthday

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