Cicero Fire Fighters Home Page

Welcome to the Cicero Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters, Local 717 web site. Our Local is comprised of 64 members. We are affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters and the Associated Firefighters of Illinois. Our Local has endured many challenges over the years, but with the strong backing of our Union Membership and our Brothers and Sisters in the International Association Of Firefighters and the Associated Firefighters of Illinois we have prevailed in all of our battles. We appreciate you visiting our site and we hope you will return often to check out our updates.

Current Events:

Local 717 is proud of several of our firefighters that competed in the Scott Firefighter Challenge in Tinley Park from September 24 to 25, 2011. The following Members Competed: Matt Hill 2:10, Brian Kuluga 2:05, Brian McDonald 2:46, Joey Barratta 2:53, Kenny Pereya 2:51, Noah Buckley 3:07, Pat Sammon 2:36, Paul Lyttek 2:24, T.J. Santoro 2:56.

On September 4, 2011, the Cicero Fire Fighters Local 717 went to the MDA event that was held live on WGN TV.

Secretary Harry Rutz and Trustee Steve Fiore gave the check from our generous donations from citizens in the amount
of $13,400 to support MDA! Thanks to all who helped make this possible.

Cicero Local 717 Softball Team took 2nd place in Berwyn Local 506's Softball Tournament on August 8, 2011.
(Photo by Derek Mijares Local 506).