DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236

08/28/2026

DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236 is proud to announce the presale of great looking DeKalb Project Fire Buddies shirts and sweatshirts! Scan the QR code below or find us at Dekalb Corn Fest to secure your presale shirt and other Project Fire Buddies merch!!!

08/14/2026

DeKalb Firefighters Local 1236 Honor Guard has created a fundraiser in memoriam of our brother FF/PM Juan Gasca after his tragic passing earlier this year. Attached below is the link to purchase shirts, sweatshirts, and koozies. The store will remain open until the last day of September. Thank you for your support!

https://gascafundraiser.itemorder.com/shop/home/

07/25/2026

Firefighter… Paramedic… RN…. The Savannah Bananas relay race winner…. Is there anything Local 1236 member Matt Holuj can’t do?!?!? Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois

05/24/2026

04/25/2026

🔥Interested in becoming a DeKalb Firefighter? 🔥
Applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic are now open!

The deadline for testing is 6/3/2026.

For more information, or to complete the City of DeKalb application, visit our website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofdekalb

04/15/2026

From the bottom of all our hearts at local 1236 we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has helped us through this difficult time. To our brothers and sisters from neighboring departments who showed up to support us and help protect the city of DeKalb while we mourned, we can’t begin to explain what that means to us. It has been truly humbling to receive all of this support and we are forever grateful for you all.

04/12/2026

Dekalb Firefighters Local 1236 members send our condolences and support to the family, friends and brothers of Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association IAFF LOCAL 4092. Rest easy Evan Zibell. If you would like to support the Zibell family, The Yard Foundation has created a fund for them as well.

04/09/2026

Please donate or share! Relief for the Gasca family while they navigate through this extremely difficult time. The Yard Foundation

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of DeKalb Firefighter/Paramedic Juan Gasca on Monday, April 6th, 2026. Firefighter/Paramedic Gasca served the DeKalb Fire Department for over four years with dedication and professionalism.

04/08/2026

DeKalb Firefighters Local 1236 regrets to inform our community of the tragic passing of one of our members on Monday, April 6, 2026. Our focus remains on supporting the firefighter’s family, friends, and our members during this difficult time. We sincerely appreciate all of the support we have received, and remind everyone to respect the privacy of the family while they navigate through this difficult time. Funeral arrangements are pending.

04/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our Fire Buddy Nova! That smile and reaction is what it’s all about! Taylor Swift Project Fire Buddies