Board of Commission Position
The Board of Trustees is accepting letters of interest until Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 3:30 pm, from qualified Plainfield Fire Protection District residents who would like to be considered for a June appointment to the Board of Fire Commissioners (BOFC) for the Plainfield Fire Protection District. Statutory qualifications for appointment can be found in 70ILCS705/16.02 and /16.03.
To keep with the guidelines and suggestions from the CDC and Governor Pritzker’s office and to reduce the risk of exposure to our first responders, the following is in immediate effect at the Plainfield Fire Protection District:
1. There will be no visitors allowed at any of the fire stations and our headquarters facility. Anyone needing to conduct business will need to contact our headquarters facility at 815.436.5335 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
2. All public education programs are on hold until at least June 1st. This includes car seat installations, CPR classes, station tours, and fire district representation at public education events.
3. All annual fire inspections are on hold until at least June 1st.
4. If we are called to assist you, our paramedics may ask specific questions pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Additionally, our paramedics may be wearing extra personal protective equipment. This is to protect not only our first responders but to protect you and your family as well.
5. Until further notice, we will not allow family members to ride to the hospital in the ambulance.
6. Our personnel will be practicing social distancing so don’t be offended if they keep their distance from anyone but the patient.
Thank you,
Jon K. Stratton
Fire Chief
Message From Chief Jon K. Stratton
The men and women of the Plainfield Fire Protection District are here to provide high-quality emergency services to you as well as those who are traveling through or visiting our community. As Chief, I can assure you that our men and women are trained and ready to handle any emergency you may be experiencing. Not only does the Fire District respond to fire and medical emergencies, but we are prepared to respond to incidents involving: water rescues, hazardous materials, technical rescues, fire investigations, and others.
Emergency response is only one portion of what we can provide to you. Our proactive approach in keeping you safe is evident in our Community Risk Reduction programs we offer which includes: car seat installations, CPR courses, smoke alarm installations, fire safety presentations, building inspections, along with several other lifesaving programs. Our hope is through education we can reduce or eliminate the potential for an emergency from occurring.
Lastly, I would like to reinforce the importance of installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 38% of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present. Statistics show that the risk of dying from a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms are just as vital as a smoke alarm. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that contributes to 400 deaths and over 21,000 emergency room visits annually. Please do the following to keep you and your family safe: Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly; Change the batteries twice per year; Dial 9-1-1 for an emergency; Make sure your address is visible from the street. If you require any further assistance or have any questions on the services we provide, don’t hesitate to contact us at 815.436.5335.
Members
The Plainfield Fire Protection District is staffed with over 115 men and women who serve you with skill, experience, pride and integrity. Our four fire stations are staffed with a combination of full-time, part-time and contract Firefighter/Paramedic’s.
Stations
The Plainfield Fire Protection District has four fire stations staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, spread out across 55 square miles with approximately 45,000 residents.
Boards/Meetings
The Plainfield Fire Protection District is governed by an elected Board of 5 Trustees, an appointed Commission Board of 3 and a Pension Board and Foreign Fire Tax Board whose officers are elected by the membership.
Mission Statement
The Plainfield Fire Protection District is dedicated to preserving the quality of life by saving lives and protecting property through efficient emergency response and prevention.
It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the Plainfield Fire Protection District to permit access to and copying of public records in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, balanced, however, by the limited exceptions recognized in the Act to safeguard individual privacy and the hereby appointed District’s Freedom of Information Officer, shall ensure that the District complies with the Act through execution of the District’s regulations adopted pursuant to this policy. A copy of this policy shall be posted on the District’s website.
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Freedom of Information Act Policy
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