About Us
About Our Local
Welcome to Morton Fire Department Local #4952
The IAFF Local #4952 is made up of 12 full-time paramedics, as well as, 6 full-time firefighters. In addition to the full-time staff, the Morton FD has about 40 paid-on-call firefighters making this a combination department. The volunteer fire department was founded in 1884 and the paramedic service began in 1989 with 6 full-time paramedics. In February 2025, the first sworn firefighters were added. Our page is primarily used to promote what is going on with our Union Local and to provide public education in areas of EMS, Fire Service, and public safety. This organization also seeks to promote a culture of giving back. This is done through charitable activities that include donating both money and time to causes we believe in and to help local first responders in need. By being positive role models and being active in this community we hope to encourage young people to consider choosing a career as a Paramedic Firefighter.
For those who know us as Morton Paramedics Local #4952, you will see a name change to Morton Fire Department Local #4952 with the addition of full-time firefighters.
IAFF Local #4952 Elected Officials:
President: Kris Ambrosia
Vice President: Brian Antolik
Sec./ Treasurer: Mark Gilles
Trustee: Josh Doughty
Associated Firefighters of Illinois
AFFI MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the AFFI is to: promote superior fire protection and emergency services for the taxpayers and citizens of Illinois; organize, support, and educate local unions; connect, energize, and advocate for the welfare of the professional union fire fighters and EMS providers of the State of Illinois; and provide a unified voice for legislation that promotes the interests of professional union fire fighters and EMS providers. To accomplish this mission, the AFFI provides services to support and educate local unions and individual members, with an emphasis on collective bargaining, legislative affairs and education.
AFFI VISION STATEMENT
The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois is the state’s foremost authority on, and advocate for, issues related to professional union fire fighters and EMS providers.
International Association of Firefighters
About the IAFF:
The IAFF is the driving force behind nearly every advance in the fire and emergency services in the 21st century. With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, the IAFF represents more than 300,000 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics in more than 3,100 affiliates. IAFF members protect more than 85 percent of the population in communities throughout the United States and Canada. The IAFF is also one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington, DC. The IAFF Political Action Committee, FIREPAC, is among the top 25 federal PACs among the more than 4,000 in the country.