Addison Professional Firefighters Union Local 4727

We are excited to welcome Madelyn & her family into the Addison Project Fire Buddies family! We were able to stop by and celebrate a late birthday. We are here to fight the fight with her.

Thank you Addison Police Department for joining the festivities.

Congratulations Firefighter Hernandez!

Outstanding work by all crews and departments that assisted with the residential structure fire early this morning in the unincorporated area of Addison.

Local 4727 brings home the championship! These guys defeated other fire departments for the FMS Dodgeball 2026: Knock Out Cancer event! Way to represent!

Brother Casciola will be awarded the Illinois State Firefighter Medal of Valor!

‘Risk a lot to save a lot’: Addison firefighter to receive state’s highest honor for daring rescue When his crew pulled up to a business engulfed in flames May 21, Addison Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic Gino Casciola was given what he calls the “mundane” task of standing outside...

Proud of our very own Gino Casciola on being awarded The Illinois State Medal of Valor!

Addison, Illinois — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced that Firefighter/Paramedic Gino Casciola of the Addison Fire Protection District #1 will be awarded the prestigious Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor. The ceremony is scheduled for May 12, 2026, in Springfield.

Firefighter/Paramedic Gino Casciola is being recognized for his extraordinary actions during a commercial structure fire on May 21, 2025, at 330 W. Lake Street in Addison.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a working fire in a commercial occupancy with smoke showing. As interior operations began, Casciola was assigned to the entry point to assist with advancing hose lines. During suppression efforts, conditions rapidly deteriorated after fire extended into a concealed void space above operating crews.

Heavy fire, extreme heat, and zero visibility forced firefighters to the floor as they attempted to locate an exit. An evacuation was ordered. Upon the order to evacuate, Casciola maintained his position at the threshold of the structure, where he was met with zero-visibility conditions and extreme thermal stress. He initially facilitated the egress of three interior members who were disoriented and searching for the exit. Despite repeated orders to retreat from the building for his own safety, Casciola remained at the door, identifying that two members were still unaccounted for. Recognizing that the remaining members had not emerged and that the window for survival was closing, he re-entered the structure. After clearing a blocked exit path, Casciola conducted a rapid search in high-heat, zero-visibility conditions. He successfully located and extracted the first remaining member. Without hesitation, he re-entered the structure a second time, located the final missing member, and successfully pulled them to safety.

Through his decisive and selfless actions, five members—including two lieutenants and three firefighter-paramedics—were safely removed from the structure and survived the incident without injury.

Only after confirming all members were accounted for did Casciola exit the structure.

The Illinois Fire Service Medal of Valor is awarded to firefighters who demonstrate exceptional courage, bravery, and a commitment to protecting others at great personal risk. Casciola’s actions exemplify the highest traditions of the fire service and reflect great credit upon himself and the Addison Fire Protection District #1.

Our buddy Lincoln! Thank you for hanging out with us today! Project Fire Buddies

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Training and breaking the ice with the Quad Departments.

Congratulations to Brother Jason Halstead. Brother Halstead has served on the AFFI Honor Guard since 2010 and has been a driving force as the leader of the Addison Fire District Honor Guard. Tonight, he was promoted within the AFFI Honor Guard to Commader of District 6, essentially serving as command of the district. This promotion is a true reflection of his dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to honoring our brothers and sisters. Well deserved & congratulations, Jason.