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Third District Chiefs' Association MABAS 24 Inc. represents Fire Departments in South Suburban Cook County, Illinois.


President: Chief Kevin Welsh,
Glenwood Fire Department

First Vice-President: Chief Don Bettenhausen,
South Holland Fire Department

Second Vice-President: Chief Bob Grabowski,
Homewood Fire Department

The object and purpose of this Association shall be the mobilization of forces to assist one another under existing mutual aid agreements, especially in case of fire or emergency beyond the facilities or control of any individual department, and for the mutual education and advancement of the science of fire extinguishment, fire prevention, public education, EMS, and Hazardous Materials.

M.A.B.A.S. DIVISION 24 RECOGNITION CEREMONY

M.A.B.A.S. Division 24 is hosting its 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony on March 22, 2012, honoring exceptional service provided by its members in 2011. The event will take place at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. The doors will open at 6:30, and the ceremony will promptly begin at 7 p.m.

Date: 
03/22/2012 - 18:30 - 22:30

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Congratulations to those who were recognized at the inaugural 2011 Division 24 Awards & Graduation Ceremony.

Awards of Merit: 

Lisa Alfaro - Oak Forest FD
Tom Slepski - Tinley Park FD
Rick Triemstra - South Holland FD
 

Esprit de Corps: 

Rob Scharnhorst - Riverdale FD
 

Chief’s Award: 

Bob Small & Oak Forest EMA
 

Individual Citations:

Lee Jones - Orland Dispatch
Kris Kieta – Homewood FD
 

Lifesaving Medals:

Chris Perry & Carl Pycz – Country Club Hills FD
 

Medals of Valor:

Brian Carey & Karra Kopas – Homewood FD
Kevin Sears & Jim Shields – Hazel Crest FD
 

Unit Citations:

Dave DeGraff, Anthony DiNovo, Dan Krediet, Scott Stegenga, Justin Wenk & Al Wynsma – South Holland FD
 

Years of Service:

20 years – John Cobb & John Swanson – Lynwood, Tim Moss – Oak Forest FD
25 years – George Ewan, Rich Krencjarz, Jerry Kuipers – Thornton FD
30 years – Steve Pycz – Country Club Hills FD
35 years – Rich Eriks – Lynwood FD, Bob Kapusta – Dolton FD, Ronald Struven – Thornton FD
40 years – Tyrone Jarrett, Sr. – Riverdale FD, Thomas Vallow – East Hazel Crest FD
45 years – Wayne Kortum – South Holland FD
 

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