It is with deep sadness that the Lockport Township Fire Protection District announces the sudden death of Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Dzurney. Brian was vacationing with his family and died suddenly from a medical condition at the age of 44.

Brian proudly served the residents of our community since May of 1998 and was currently assigned to Engine Company #2 in Crest Hill.

Brian is survived by his wife Heather, two young daughters, Gracie and MaryKate, and many close brothers and sisters in the Fire Service.

A fund is set up at Harris Bank for Brian's Daughters, Gracie and MaryKate. If you would like to donate to the fund, you can stop by or phone Harris Bank and tell them you would like to make a donation to the 

Gracie and MaryKate Dzurney Fund.

Welcome to the IAFF Local #1544 Web Site. Our Local was chartered on March 9th, 1965. We are affiliated with the AFL-CIO through the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI). We are the sole bargaining unit for the Lockport Township Fire District. The Lockport Township Fire District is located thirty-five miles southwest of Chicago and serves a population of about 65,000 residents.

The Fire District currently operates six stations with seventy-four Career Fire Fighter/Paramedics that serve you 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We proudly protect the Cities of Lockport, Crest Hill, portions of the Village of Romeoville, along with areas of Homer, Joliet, Plainfield, & Troy Townships.

We hope that you enjoy our site and find the information that you are seeking.

Local #1544 Executive Board