Not Under IMRF: Firefighters in governmental units required by law to form a fire pension fund (most cities, villages and incorporated towns over 5,000 in population) or that have elected by referendum to form a fire pension fund, are not under IMRF.
Firefighters in a fire protection district with a full-time department are not under IMRF.
Firefighters in municipalities required to have a fire pension funds but have PRIVATIZED fire departments are not in IMRF. This includes: Calumet Park.
Under IMRF: Firefighters in governmental units with populations under 5,000, and without a fire pension fund are under IMRF.
Firefighters in a municipality permitted by legislation to participate in IMRF SLEP: Bedford Park