Blackhawk Firefighters Association

Blackhawk Firefighters Association Our mission is to encourage modern and improved methods of training and education for FIRE and EMS.

đźš’ SAVE THE DATE! đźš’The Blackhawk Firefighters Association Fire School is back!đź“… Friday, May 7, 2027đź•• Evening Training | 6...
07/30/2026

đźš’ SAVE THE DATE! đźš’

The Blackhawk Firefighters Association Fire School is back!

đź“… Friday, May 7, 2027
🕕 Evening Training | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

đź“… Saturday, May 8, 2027
🔥 Full Day Fire School

Join firefighters from across the region for quality training, hands-on instruction, and networking with the fire service community.

📍 More details, course offerings, and registration information coming soon!

Mark your calendars and share with your department—we look forward to seeing you there!

The Blackhawk Firefighters’ Association is proud to announce the Annual Firefighter Memorial Service. The 2026 Memorial ...
07/28/2026

The Blackhawk Firefighters’ Association is proud to announce the Annual Firefighter Memorial Service. The 2026 Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00 AM, at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, Illinois.
Please Share with your MABAS Divisions.

Please bring fire apparatus and advise [email protected] and if you have anyone interested in the Honor Guard for the program please let Brandon know.
[email protected]

07/03/2026
Thank you Byron Fire Protection District for being a great host! We look forward to next year!
03/23/2026

Thank you Byron Fire Protection District for being a great host! We look forward to next year!

Blackhawk Fire School is coming up quick! This Weekend (March 20–21) We’re looking forward to much warmer weather and a ...
03/18/2026

Blackhawk Fire School is coming up quick!
This Weekend (March 20–21)

We’re looking forward to much warmer weather and a great weekend of training!

🔥 Friday Night (March 20, 6–9 PM)
Emergency Service Outlook for 2026 and Beyond is now FREE to attend.
✔️ Meal provided
✔️ Entry into a $500 prize drawing

👉 Message us if you’d like to attend so we can add you to the list.

đźš’Saturday (March 21)
• No lunch provided – breaks will allow time to visit nearby restaurants
• Registration: Station 1 from 7:00–8:00 AM

📍 Class Locations
• Flashover & 1st Rung: Station 2
• All other classes: Station 1

📍 Addresses
Station 1: 123 N Franklin St, Byron, IL
Station 2 (Training Site): 789 N Colfax St, Byron, IL

Parking details and nearby food options are shown below.

Get registered now if you haven’t already👇

https://forms.gle/RD9DEVPGJLbJtSRD9

🔥Class Spotlight🔥Practice Makes Perfect:Mastering Your Critical EMT SkillsWith Instructor, Craig Haigh, Haigh Solutions ...
03/13/2026

🔥Class Spotlight🔥
Practice Makes Perfect:
Mastering Your Critical EMT Skills
With Instructor, Craig Haigh, Haigh Solutions
March 21, 2026

This EMT-focused course reinforces core airway management and patient care skills through hands-on, skills-based learning. Participants will review basic airway anatomy and physiology as it applies to effective airway positioning, ventilation, oxygen delivery, and patient assessment. Emphasis is placed on practical application and decision-making commonly encountered in the prehospital setting.

The course will include interactive skills labs focused on airway management, IO placement and insertion, followed by an afternoon session dedicated to trauma assessment, splinting, and patient packaging. The day concludes with a quick medication refresher/overview and a guided discussion on EMT well-being, stress management, and resilience, highlighting the importance of provider health and longevity in emergency medical services.

The class is designed for EMRs, EMTs, and ALS providers. The training will place special emphasis on how EMRs and EMTs can provide assistance to their ALS partners.

7 CEUs available

Register here 👇

https://forms.gle/RD9DEVPGJLbJtSRD9

A big thank you to our HOT Class Sponsors!We couldn’t do it without your support: • Dinges Fire Company • Ready Rack • S...
03/09/2026

A big thank you to our HOT Class Sponsors!
We couldn’t do it without your support:
• Dinges Fire Company
• Ready Rack
• Steel Blue
• Bullard
• 3 B’s Used Auto Parts
• Truck One Transportation
• Leffelman & Associates
• IDEX Fire & Safety
• Enforcer Firefighting Equipment

Your commitment to training and safety helps make our community stronger. 🚒🔥

🔥 Blackhawk Firefighters Conference – Train Hard, Win Big! 🔥Don’t miss the Friday, March 20th Training Event at the Blac...
03/09/2026

🔥 Blackhawk Firefighters Conference – Train Hard, Win Big! 🔥

Don’t miss the Friday, March 20th Training Event at the Blackhawk Firefighters Conference! This is your chance to sharpen your skills, connect with fellow firefighters, and walk away with some extra cash.

đźš’ Get the training.
đź’° Get the dough.

Attend the Friday training and you’ll be entered for a $500 CASH DRAWING!

Come for the knowledge, stay for the camaraderie, and maybe head home with $500 in your pocket.

See you there!

Register here 👇

https://forms.gle/RD9DEVPGJLbJtSRD9

Class Fees covered on Friday... Please share.
03/06/2026

Class Fees covered on Friday... Please share.

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123 N Franklin ST
Byron, IL
61010

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