JLT Photography

Specializing in First Responders, Families, Headshots, and Portrait

I've created my page for those that have a passion for the fire service...

My photography work will be posted on this page along with other freelance work.

10/31/2026

10/31/26 Congratulations on your retirement, William Filpi, from Bartlett Fire District. Thank you for 30 years of service! Bartlett Professional Firefighters Association Local 3982

10/29/2026

Manhattan Fire Protection District
Thank you, Manhattan Fire Protection District, for the kind words and for allowing me to be part of such a special and historic occasion! It was truly an honor to capture these milestones and celebrate the accomplishments of your members. Congratulations to all 18 members on their well-deserved achievements! Wishing everyone continued success as the District begins this exciting new chapter. 🚒📸

10/27/2026

Thank you, Effingham Fire Department, for the kind words and for trusting JLT Photography to capture your 2026 department photos!

It was truly a pleasure working with everyone and creating images that showcase the men and women who proudly serve your community.

I always consider it an honor to photograph those who dedicate their lives to public safety. Thank you again for the opportunity, and for making this such a great experience! Effingham Fire Department 🚒📸

10/18/2026

Congratulations to Manhattan Fire Protection District on the opening of Station 81

10/13/2026

Had a great opportunity to photograph the ARFF Specialists (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) Specialists during a training drill at the DuPage Airport Authority DuPage Airport Flight Center!

What an incredible experience to get a firsthand perspective of what firefighters see and face during these intense training exercises.

A huge thank you to the West Chicago Fire Protection District and West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3970 for allowing me to be part of this experience and capture these dedicated professionals in action!

Always an honor to showcase the hard work, training, and dedication of our first responders.

10/10/2026

10/10/26 Elburn FPD General Alarm overnight Elburn Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF #4749 Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District Geneva Professional Firefighters Local 4287 Batavia Professional Firefighters Local 3436 Batavia Fire Department St Charles (IL) Professional Firefighters Local 3322 South Elgin and Countryside Fire Protection District South Elgin Professional Fire Fighters Local 4833 North Aurora Fire Department Maple Park Fire Department Pingree Grove Fire Protection District Pingree Grove Fireman's Association

10/01/2026

🚒❤️ HELP US KEEP A PIECE OF LIBERTYVILLE HISTORY ROLLING!

For nearly 80 years, Engine 4 — our 1946 American LaFrance — has been part of the Libertyville community. From serving our residents to appearing in parades and giving generations of kindergarteners their unforgettable fire truck ride, Engine 4 has created a lot of memories.

Now it’s our turn to take care of her.

The Libertyville Professional Firefighters Union Local 3892 is raising funds to help restore Engine 4 so this piece of our history can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.

❤️ Every donation helps!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to donate through Zelle.
📧 Zelle: [email protected] (Treasurer of Libertyville Firefighters IAFF Local 3892)
✉️ Checks: Libertyville FF Local 3892

And even if you can’t donate, please SHARE this post and help us spread the word!

Same Truck. New Generations. A Stronger Tomorrow. 🚒

09/24/2026

9/24/26 Darien-Woodridge FPD Extra Alarm fire 7351 Woodward Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District Darien-Woodridge Professional Firefighters Local 3437 Downers Grove Professional Firefighters Association Lisle-Woodridge Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 2986 Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Westmont Fire Department Tri-State Firefighters Local 3165 Tri-State Firefighters Local 3165 Clarendon Hills Fire Department Naperville Professional Firefighters Naperville Fire Department Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 3005 Bolingbrook Fire Department

09/11/2026

9-11 Ceremony Bartlett Fire District Bartlett Professional Firefighters Association Local 3982

A day we will never forget

09/02/2026

They’ll tell you they were just doing their job.

That anybody else there would have done the exact same thing.

But sometimes what feels routine to a first responder is anything but routine to the rest of us.

On April 4, crews from the West Chicago Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in Warrenville with someone trapped inside.

Lt. David Link, FF Jimmy Aguayo and FF Pat Fogarty worked together to locate and rescue an unconscious victim from the home under heavy smoke and active fire conditions.

Once outside, Fogarty went right from the rescue into patient care with PM Justin Williams and PM Eric Quasney as they transported the patient to the hospital.

The patient survived and made a full recovery.

Last night, I was really glad I got to be there to photograph these guys as they were recognized for what they did.

Lt. Link and FF Aguayo received the 2026 Hundred Club of DuPage County Award of Valor.

Link, Aguayo and Fogarty also received the West Chicago Fire Protection District Merit Award — the first time the district has presented this award.

Fogarty, Williams and Quasney received the Clinical Lifesaving Award for the care they provided after the rescue.

I wasn’t there to photograph the fire that day because I was out of town, but I’m glad I got to be there for this.

None of these guys seemed too interested in standing up and talking about what they did.

To them, they were doing their jobs, relying on their training and working together as a team.

But what they did that day helped save a life.

And I think that’s worth recognizing.

West Chicago Fire Protection District
West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3970

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