Welcome to the home page of the Professional
Firefighters of Lake Zurich Local #3191. Our Local was
chartered in 1987. Local #3191 is composed of
Firefighter/Paramedics and Lieutenants totaling 51 100% active
members strong! We are proud members of the
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI).
Current Events:
Please read the following
articles about Lake Zurich Local 3191 Fire Captain Jeff Radke's
daughter Taylor. Here is an excerpt from one of the
articles:
"This" is a brain tumor that threatens
irreversible damage if the Johnsburg couple can't find a surgeon
willing to remove it from a tricky part of Taylor's brain within
the next couple of weeks.
The tumor is one of three in the little girl's
brain, this one on a vulnerable spot between the base of the
brain and the spinal cord. Called a clivus meningioma, it is
extremely rare, growing rapidly and threatening Taylor's
mobility and life.
Without surgery, she'll die. Radiation is not an
option. Even with the extremely difficult surgery, she could die
or be paralyzed from a tumor so rare none of the experts now
helping the family will take the risk.
"We need a surgeon who will say she matters.
She's seven years old and she matters and we'll try," Laurie
said, the tears again taking over.
Finding someone to help Taylor now colors every
moment for Laurie and Jeff, a Lake Zurich Fire Department
captain, Taylor and her little brother, Blake, 5.
To help, you can write checks marked "Taylor
Radtke Fund" to the First Midwest Bank, 3805 N. Johnsburg Road,
Johnsburg IL 60050. You can also put them in any First Midwest
Bank location drop box.
Ailing girl's
parents buoyed by support -
October 12, 2007 Daily Herald
Outpouring of
help eases pain for Johnsburg family-
October 11, 2007 Daily Herald
McHenry Co.
family praying for 'miracle' cure to help save their daughter -
October 12, 2007 Daily Herald
Live fire training. Photo's courtesy of Tim Olk.
