SSKOKIEKOKIE FIREFIRE DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT 20182018 AANNUALNNUAL RREPORTEPORT
ISO Class 1
Message from the Chief
We are pleased to present the Village of Skokie 2018 Fire Department Annual Report. It was a year of many accomplishments and much change within the organiza on. The Fire Department responded to a record number of emergency incidents with 10,082 calls for assistance. With the ever increasing call volume, members of the Fire Department con nue to provide a high level of service to the community. Mee ng these demands has only been possible through the strong support of the Village. Therefore, we offer our wholehearted apprecia on to our Honorable Mayor, George Van Dusen, Village Board of Trustees, and Manager’s Office, for ensuring the Fire Department has the necessary resources to serve the ci zens, businesses, and visitors of Skokie. With the re rement of several members of the Fire Department’s senior leadership, several fire officers have been promoted to key roles within the organiza on. We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the tremendous contribu ons and commitment of Deputy Chief Ken Borre, Deputy Chief Bob Reichert, Ba alion Chief Steve Ludkowski, Lieutenant Ron Smith and Lt. Roger Penninger, who each provided the Skokie Fire Department more than 3 decades of dedica on, leadership, and professionalism. Their guidance was instrumental in developing the Skokie Fire Department into a na onally recognized Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 and Commission on Fire Accredita on Interna onal, Accredited Agency. Through their mentoring, the newly promoted fire officers are well prepared to carry on effec ve leadership of the organiza on. They, along with FF/FAE Tom Fuchs and FPB Specialist Linda Brady, have made las ng impressions on the legacy of the Skokie Fire Department. For over 138 years, the Skokie Fire Department has upheld a strong culture of service to others, while maintaining our core values of respect, accountability, honesty, and coopera on. With support from the Village of Skokie, municipal departments, and external agencies, the Department will con nually strive to provide the highest level of service to the community. We are forever commi ed to ensuring the life‐safety and well‐being of those we serve.
Thank you, Jeffrey J. Hoeflich Interim Fire Chief
Message from the Chief 2 Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement 12 Accomplishments & Goals 3 FPB Smoke Detector Program 13 Medal of Merit Award 4 Public Education 14 Table of Promotions 5 Training 15 Personnel/Honor Guard 6 Work Groups 16 Contents Cancer Reduction Initiative 7 Organization Chart 18 Operations Division 8 Department Personnel Photos 19 Response Statistics 9 Leaving a Legacy 26 Emergency Medical Services 10 Retirements 27 Support Services 11 Council-Manager Government 28 2
We Are Our Accomplishments
The Skokie Fire Department is a “full service agency” that is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and holds an enviable ISO Class 1 rating. The Department provides a full spectrum of contemporary services for Village residents:
Fire suppression Plan review Life safety education
Paramedic services Rescue services Fire investigation
Code enforcement Hazardous materials response Disaster management The department strives to deliver the highest level of emergency response with the greatest margin of safety for firefighters in the most fiscally responsible manner. The 111 shift firefighters, paramedics and officers operate from three stations with 3 engines, 2 trucks, 3 ambulances, 1 rescue, 1 squad and an incident command vehicle.
2018 Accomplishments Enhanced fire suppression personnel protection equipment replacement program Reviewed operations to comply with Insurance Services Office (ISO) requirements and Center for Public Safety and Excellence (CPSE) Accreditation recommendations Purchased and installed extractors to comply with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standard 1851 and reduce Firefighter exposure to carcinogens left on bunker gear from fire exposure Developed, implemented and evaluated smoke detector/home inspection program for the Village Updated technology to migrate fire suppression operations and field inspections to web-based tablets Evaluated incident response times for compliance with ISO/CPSE/NFPA 1710
2019 Goals Review/update Standard Operating Guidelines to promote safe and effective operations Automate pre-plan component of the annual fire inspection program employing apparatus tablets Develop structured reports to document compliance with ISO/CPSE/NFPA 1710 utilizing new analytic software Integrate state-of-the-art medical devices to assist with cardiac arrest protocol Accelerate replacement of structural fire helmets and PPE for all line personnel Initiate process to evaluate and establish appropriate staffing levels department-wide, including the Fire Prevention Bureau Complete enhancements and required engineering inspection of the drill tower Develop and maintain a comprehensive succession plan for department leadership and management
3 Medal of Merit Award This award is presented to a member who performed a personal act in a courageous manner in the protection of life while engaged in the mediation of a fire incident. On November 19th, at the Village Board Meeting, Retired Battalion Chief Steven Ludkowski presented the Medal of Merit to Lieutenant Eschner, Firefighter Jahn and Firefighter Wallace for their courageous and selfless act on February 16, 2018.
On the night of February 16th, at 23:22 hours, the Department was dispatched to a house fire located on Tripp Avenue. Tower Ladder 16 with its crew of Lieutenant Eschner, Firefighters Jahn and Wallace responded along with Engine 17, Rescue 17, Ambulance 17, Squad 18 and Battalion 16. Although initially fire companies were told that there was a possibility two adults in the house, prior to arrival they were notified that all were evacuated.
TL16 crew was assigned a duty in the rear of the structure. While in-route to the rear, they encountered an adult male who was attempting to re-enter the rear door. They pulled the victim from the heat and smoke of the rear door and were able to determine that there were still two elderly adult victims in the burning structure. Without the aid of a protective hose line and under intense heat and smoke caused by a fully involved fire in the front of the building, the crew entered the rear of the structure and found an elderly female on the kitchen floor; which they quickly removed and transferred to EMS personnel. They then re-entered the house, again without the aid of a protective hose line and found an elderly male in the hallway, which they removed to the exterior and transferred to EMS personnel. Through their actions and dedication to preserve life, TL16 crew was able to transfer three patients to EMS personnel, who although they suffered smoke inhalation and burns, where conscious at the time of transport.
Left to Right, Lieutenant Nicholas Eschner, Battalion Chief Steven Ludkowski (Ret.), Firefighter Scott Wallace and Firefighter Michael Jahn.
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2018 Promotions
Captain Kathleen Furgala to Deputy Chief December 7th
Lieutenant Thomas Doran Lieutenant Mark Larson Lieutenant Stephen Jagman To Captain July 6th to Captain December 10th to Captain December 10th
Firefighters Promoted to Lieutenants December 18th
Left to Right, Lieutenant Michael Jahn, Lieutenant Timothy Norton, Lieutenant Michael Greenwood, Lieutenant David Norris, Fire and Police Commissioner Willard Evans, Jr., Mayor George Van Dusen, Lieutenant Nicholas Eaglin and Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Hoeflich 5 Personnel The proficient staff of the Skokie Fire Department are, at all times, ready to meet the challenge of the varied tasks associated with this profession. As of June 2018, the Department had an average of just under 13 years of service associated with an average age of 40.32. Our diversity in experience ensures a balance of appropriate performance now and continuity of performance in the future.
Number of Number of Years of Service Age Members 1-5 Years 39 21-25 Years 4 6-10 Years 9 26-30 Years 17 11-15 Years 13 31-35 Years 19 16-20 Years 21 36-40 Years 18 21-25 Years 15 41-45 Years 13 26-30 Years 10 46-50 Years 17 Over 31 Years 1 Over 51 Years 20 Average 12.63 Average 40.32 Honor Guard The Skokie Fire Department Local 3033 Honor Guard has been established to provide dignified funeral and memorial honors for fallen Fire Department Members as a Line of Duty Death benefit and to assist and support surviving family members, union brothers and sisters during their time of need. The Honor Guard also promotes a positive image of the Fire Service, the Skokie Fire Department and its members by serving as a well trained professional team at formal occasions, civic functions and memorials.
Skokie Fire Department Local 3033 Honor Guard Members Capt Thomas Doran* DC Kathy Furgala * FF Craig Nordin* R Lt Christopher Vrshek FF Josh Hutchison* FF Jason Dziedzic* FF William Gendel* FF Tim O’Malley FF Joseph Pryst* Lt Leo Riley* R * Associated Firefighters of Illinois State Honor Guard Members R Retired Highlights of 2018 Honor Guard Events Interna onal Associa on of Fire Fighters’ Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, Colorado Springs, CO 26th Interna onal Associa on of Fire Fighters’ Honor Guard Induc on Ceremony and Conven on Illinois Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony, Springfield, IL Village of Skokie Memorial Day Ceremony, Fourth of July Parade, Patriots’ Day Ceremony 6 Cancer Reduction Initiative Plastics and synthetics are more common in today’s households, making residential fires more dangerous due to an increase in toxic and carcinogenic products of combustion. Unsafe contaminants and dangerous smoke particulates easily penetrate turnout gear and are promptly absorbed within the fabrics of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A growing body of research and data shows the contributions that job-related exposures have in chronic illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently undertook two large studies focused on firefighter cancer and concluded that firefighters face a 9 percent increase in cancer diagnoses, and a 14 percent increase in cancer-related deaths, compared to the general population in the U.S. NFPA 1851 - Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting established the basic criteria for selection, inspection, cleaning, decontamination, repair, storage, and retirement of structural firefighting protective ensembles. The purpose of NFPA 1851 is to reduce the exposure the firefighter has to carcinogens produced in a structure fire. PPE requires customized wash programs, with different cycles used for outer shells and inner liners. These items each have unique qualities and specialized care requirements and should not be washed together. The exposure-reduction and cleaning processes begins at the fire scene. For example, if possible, contaminated gear is bagged at the fire scene and isolated from the passenger area of vehicles. Advanced cleaning is best accomplished with a washer extractor with fully programmable controls—including water- temperature control and a 100 g-force extraction setting. This meets today’s requirements while allowing the flexibility to ensure adherence to future requirements.
Three exposure-reduction initiatives were implemented in 2018 First, “Responder Wipes” are now distributed at fire incidents allowing the firefighter to wipe off contaminants at the scene. Responder wipes are specially formulated with micellar water, an innovative ingredient with cleansing compounds that dissolve dirt, oil, soot, and other hydrocarbons making them more efficient than using regular baby wipes.
Secondly, the department is intermittently issuing a second set of fire gear, allowing firefighters to change into clean and dry protective clothing after incidents involving toxic and carcinogenic products of combustion. Twenty-two second sets of fire gear were issued in 2018.
The third initiative was to install UniMac washer extractor laundry systems and drying cabinets at each station, specifically designed for cleaning fire gear and to meet NFPA 1851. Furthermore, the FireLinc technology along with UniMac’s TotalVue™ dashboard lets users access to specific cycle information for assurance that every piece of gear has been cleaned to meet fire-safety specifications.
7 Operations Division
We are considered an all hazard Fire Department and the Operations Division has overall responsibility for providing the highest level of quality emergency services to Village of Skokie residents and visitors. This is accomplished by coordinating the efforts of multiple aspects of the department to ensure seamless operations in emergency activity. The Operations Division ensures a state of readiness through training and evaluation of personnel and maintenance of tools and equipment, apparatus, buildings and grounds, fire prevention and public education. The Operations Division is charged with the responsibility of providing prompt and efficient emergency response to fires, hazardous conditions, rescues, illnesses or any other conditions where the health, safety and welfare of the public is in peril. Proficient and appropriate results require interaction with other Village departments, local businesses and cooperation with regional public safety agencies. This type of interface necessitates ongoing pre-incident coordination, which is part of the day-to-day activity of the Operations Division.
Response By Type 2017 2018
Total Incidents 9,466 10,082
Fire/Non-EMS Incidents 3,416 3,898
EMS Incidents 6,050 6,184
Response By Station 2017 2018
Station 16 2,493 2,777
Station 17 2,649 2,737
Station 18 4,324 4,568
8 Response Statistics
Number of Census Incidents Percentage Tract 2018 8067 389 3.86 8068 1,375 13.64
8069 1,581 15.68
8070 650 6.45 18 8071 356 3.53 8072 591 5.86 16 8073 1,133 11.24 17 8074 638 6.33
8075 304 3.02
8076 1,010 10.02 8077 970 9.62 8078 876 8.69
Mutual Aid 208 2.06
Fire Loss/Saved 2017 2018
Loss to Fire $1,659,208 $2,275,867
Loss Per Capita $26 $35
Saved from Fire $50,228,440 $80,116,737
Saved Per Capita $775 $1,237
Our goal is to exceed expecta ons and provide ci zens with the best service possible.
9 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
In 2018, the Skokie Fire Department responded to 6,050 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and Rescue incidents. During these incidents, 6,789 patients were attended to with 4,636 of them being transported to area hospitals. Additionally, service was provided 598 times for invalid or occupant assists. All firefighters are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health as either an EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic providing emergency medical care to the citizens and visitors of the Village of Skokie. The department is part of the St. Francis Hospital Emergency Medical Services System. The system ensures that paramedics are properly trained, and that victims of injury or illness are assessed, treated and transported to local Emergency Room Departments in a timely manner. The focus of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to provide and promote the continued development of an optimal system of emergency medical and trauma care, which provides the best possible patient outcome and to continually improve public health in our community.
EMS Activity 2017 2018
Ambulance Responses 6,050 6,184 Patients 6,789 6,682 Transport 4,636 4,578 Non Transport 1,521 1,046 Invalid/Occupant Assists 598 715 Average Responses / 16.5 17 Day (Including Invalid/Occupant Assists)
Nature of Call 2017 2018
Cardiac 478 389 Medical 3,757 3,735 Trauma 1,452 1,512 Service Refusal 950 979
Our Emergency Medical Services System is a comprehensive network of personnel, equipment and resources with a purpose of delivering aid and emergency medical care to the community.
10 Support Services
The Support Services Division of the Fire MAJOR APPARATUS Department is charged with oversight for maintenance and repair of all vehicles, Ambulances Pumper Engines facilities, equipment and supplies. Activities include:
The procurement of equipment, materials and supplies to support department operations.
Coordination of maintenance and repair at Fire Department facilities. Ambulance 16 - 2014 Horton Engine 16 - 2003 Pierce Vehicle fleet maintenance consisting Engine 17 - 2013 Pierce of 16 emergency response specialized Ambulance 17 - 2014 Horton apparatus and other operational vehicles Ambulance 18 - 2016 Horton Engine 18 - 2004 Pierce supported by the Public Works Village Ambulance 17R - 2010 Horton Engine 16R - 1997 Pierce Garage.
Research and testing of equipment, Pumper / Squads Aerial Apparatus concepts and practices to support our efficient and safe operation.
Maintenance of records, reports and inventories to support Operations. Systematic preventative maintenance along with continual research and evaluation supports our operational readiness while balancing the challenges Rescue 17 - 2018 Pierce Tower 16 - 2016 Pierce of contemporary technology, the special Squad 18 - 2007 Pierce Truck 18 - 2001 Pierce needs of the fire service and the fiscal Squad 17R -1999 Pierce Truck 17R - 1995 Pierce obligations of our organization.
Station 16 Station 17 Station 18
Headquarters Training Facility Equipment Maintenance 7424 Niles Center Road 8157 Central Park Avenue 9024 Gross Point Road
Apparatus and Station Numbers are Based on Regional Mutual Aid Assignment
11 Fire Prevention/Code Enforcement
The Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB) annually conducts a commercial inspection program. Through inspection, plan review and code enforcement, the goals of the program are to maintain a safe living, shopping and work environment for the residents, employees and patrons of the Village. The program also provides for the collection of current building and property information to support efficient and safe emergency response and timely interaction with building occupants and/or owners during emergency operations.
The expertise necessary to support these goals are maintained with membership in the National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Sprinkler Association, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and Illinois Fire Inspectors Association. Fire Prevention Inspectors participate in continuing education classes and seminars in order to maintain their knowledge of the codes and trends in fire protection, public fire and life safety education.
The Fire Prevention Bureau works with various Village Departments to ensure that proper construction practices are enforced in all residential and commercial structures. The Bureau also investigates fire and building code violations along with the Village building, electrical, mechanical and health inspectors. The Fire Prevention Bureau works in conjunction with the Village Water Department by annually testing and maintaining all fire hydrants and planning for future water main replacements.
Activity 2017 2018
Inspections 1,973 1,246
Citations 0 0
Plan Reviews 351 277
Residential Sprinklers 3 7
Public Education Activities/Events 294 310
The inspec on and code
enforcement process WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES! iden fies fire and life safety hazards.
12 Fire Prevention Bureau Smoke Detector Program
The Skokie Fire Department strives for excellence in customer care with professionalism and dedication to the community. Some of the community programs provided through the Fire Prevention Bureau and by individual fire companies include CPR classes for the public, as well as Village employees, a Citizens' Fire Academy, and the new Home Inspection Program that will focus on the population most vulnerable during residential fires.
The ability of a population or community to respond to a residential fire is measured in risk; the assessment risk takes into consideration social vulnerabilities. NFPA has defined the population over the age of 65 and under the age of 5 years old as being the most vulnerable during a structure fire. Between 2009 and 2013, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) reported that those vulnerable populations comprise 39% of home fire deaths, but account for only 19% of the population. Per the census of 2010, the Village of Skokie has a total area of 10.06 square miles and was composed of 64,784 people, who formed in 23,223 households, containing 17,045 families. Skokie's age population comprises: 23.0% of minority age (younger than 18 years); 7.0% aged from 18 to 24 years; 25.0% aged from 25 to 44, 25.5% aged from 45 to 64, and 19.6% aged 65 years and older.
Our Fire Prevention Bureau analyzed community demographics, provided by the Village of Skokie’s Planning Department’s Geographic Information System (GIS), to determine the socially vulnerable population; and work with Skokie Human Services to conduct voluntary home inspections. Fire Companies will conduct voluntary home inspections and install 10-year lithium smoke detectors at no cost to the homeowner.
13 Public Education The Skokie Fire Department provides a full spectrum of Public Education programs tailored to meet the needs of the Village. Public Education and interaction with our citizens provides an opportunity to stress the importance of fire and life safety. These contacts allow personnel an opportunity to explain the many programs offered by the Department and to provide familiarity with our Emergency Operations. The Skokie Fire Department works with community groups, schools, businesses and other Village agencies. By offering quality programs, we provide increased knowledge of fire prevention and life safety issues in an effort to reduce the loss of life, injury and the destruction of property.
Programs 2017 2018
School Programs 76 55 Fire Drills 24 31 Disaster Planning 5 4 Juvenile Intervention 2 3 Senior and Nursing Programs 6 4 Station Tours 21 23 Engine Requests 71 138 Block Parties 55 64 CPR Classes 11 14 Misc. Public Education 23 37 Total Number of Contacts 24,811 26,071
Public educa on comes in many forms and is provided in many ways to meet the needs of the community.
2018 National Fire Prevention Association Fire Prevention Week campaign: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere” This year’s Fire Preven on Week campaign worked to educate people about three basic but essen al steps to take to reduce the likelihood of having a fire and how to escape safely in the event of one: 1. Look for places fire could start. 2. Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm. 3. Learn two ways out of every room. 14
Training Skokie Fire Department’s training mission is to ensure all personnel are able to safely and effectively perform the critical tasks required of their position and rank. With this vision, the annual training program is designed to meet professional standards, satisfy state and federal mandates, and provide a broad range of education and skill development. Based upon essential job functions, each employee achieves specific training objectives and obtains required levels of certification through the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). Skokie Fire Department achieved planned training objectives for the year and members significantly enhanced their firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical service capabilities. The Skokie Fire Department continues to meet the challenges of an evolving workforce with about one-third of our members retiring and being replaced with new recruits (39) over the past several years. After graduating from the Northeast Illinois Public Safety (NIPSTA) Fire Academy, the probationary firefighters completed post- academy training with the department and have been assigned to fire companies to commence their careers. Through the first four years they must pass six written and practical exams demonstrating successful achievement of department standards. During this phase of their career, they will also become certified paramedics and fire apparatus engineers. As their careers progress, they will develop knowledge, teamwork, continuity and mastery of individual skills. In 2018, the Illinois OSFM awarded 68 certifications to Skokie Fire Department personnel with completion of various firefighter and fire officer courses. Employees averaged 322 hours of training, which exceeds the required 260 hours of training for the year. The department continued diligent efforts to recoup training expenditures with reimbursement to the Village from OSFM, IL-MABAS and Illinois Terrorism Task Force. In 2018, the Training Division received extremely positive feedback through comprehensive analysis conducted by CFAI, ISO and OSFM. This, along with the most effective measurement of success (personal and company performance), continues to validate the positive impact of our training program. This would not be possible without the support of the entire Fire Department and Village of Skokie. Special acknowledgement to the Company Officers, Training Liaisons and members of the Training Work Group who contribute to the successful administration and implementation of the Department’s training program.
Training Hours By 2017 2018 Activity Number of Members 111 110 Avg. Annual Hrs. of Training 350 322 Emergency Medical 5,932 6,193 Services Fire Apparatus Engineer 3,117 3,343 Firefighter II / Basic 12,131 9,839 Firefighter III / Advanced 6,752 6,341 Hazardous Materials 1,143 977 Technical Rescue 4,404 2,512 Officer Development 2,194 3,475 Other / Miscellaneous 3,275 2,729 Total 38,948 35,409 15 Work Groups The Work Group philosophy is used to provide an opportunity for all personnel to participate in the development and implementation of department initiatives.
Accreditation/ISO Apparatus/Tools and Equipment Responsible for fulfilling ISO and Updating apparatus specifications Accreditation requirements and equipment inventory Maintaining records Apparatus specifications and Submittal of an Annual Compliance purchase recommendations Report Maintain apparatus equipment inventory Ladder maintenance and UL testing Annual hose testing
Benevolent Committee/Social Events Clothing Committee &Grooming LODD/Bereavement Guidelines Responsible for guidelines for turnout Responsible for fundraising for gear/department uniforms individuals in need Quartermaster System Plans retirement party and other Uniform and Grooming Policy Review social gatherings Communications Committee Driver Training Department cell phones and radios Third Party Safety Officer Program & inventory and maintenance Non-CDL Class B Licensure Conduct quarterly meeting with Fire Service Vehicle Operator dispatch supervisors Certification Program Dispatcher Training Development/Delivery of Annual Components/Infrastructure Driving Safety Program Reviews communications policies
Emergency Medical Service Fire Investigation Team EMS training and operations Fire Investigation Equipment maintenance and Training and report writing purchase recommendations Member recruitment and Ambulance purchasing participation specifications Recertification IDPH Inspections Fire Prevention/Public Foreign Fire insurance Board Education/Citizens’ Fire Academy Review of all requests Assess the Village’s needs and Updating Board By-laws develop new programs Dissemination of meeting results to Review existing programs for staff effectiveness Equipment purchase recommendations Hazardous Materials Team Honor Guard/Recognition Hazmat Training Serves as representatives of the Team equipment inventory and Department, projecting a positive maintenance image of the organization and its Equipment recommendations members by serving as a well trained Compliance with annual STAC professional team at formal requirements occasions, civic functions and memorials.
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Image Trend/Preplans/GIS Incident Command/MABAS/NIMS Maintaining Image Trend data entry Assuring NIMS compliance Learning and utilizing Target I/C Training (Department and Village Solutions for data queries wide)
Labor/Management Team Pension Board Meet as a team to review and Review Policies discuss any labor and management Administer pension fund issues Provide sworn personnel with Promote Communication and information Coordination Print Shop Safety Committee Complete production of all Village Hazard/risk assessment and requests for printing prevention Maintaining equipment in print shop Review of safety related standards Development and review of safety related SOGs SCBA/ Monitor Committee Specialty Vehicle Response Team Training (SVRT) Team equipment inventory and Active membership in MABAS maintenance Division 3 SVRT Monthly SCBA inspections Responsible for deployment and SCBA & APR fit tests operations of SVRT apparatus (Air 3 Equipment recommendations & Comm 3) Complete annual training requirements and STAC reports Standard Operation Guidelines/ Station Supplies and Rules Regulations Buildings & Grounds Reviewing and developing SOG Responsible for maintaining station recommendations supplies and inventory Ensure SOG's are in compliance Station Tools with MABAS/state response Buildings and Grounds protocols Manages station improvement Review Department Rules and projects Regulations Budget recommendations Strategic Plan Committee Technical Rescue Team Continuous review and updating of Technical Rescue training department goals and objectives Equipment maintenance, inventory with emphasis on short and long and purchase recommendations range goals. Compliance with Annual TRT STAC Requirements
Training Wellness/Fitness Team Coordinating with Training Officer to Fitness program development and plan and implement training implementation evolutions and schedule Health Risk Reduction Program Implementation of Minimum Physical ability test for candidates Standards testing Monthly wellness newsletter Compliance with OSFM & NFPA Standards
17 Organization Chart
115 Sworn Members 42 Firefighters • 45 Firefighter/Paramedics 18 Lieutenants • 3 Shift Captains • 3 Battalion Chief Captains 1 Fire Prevention Bureau Captain 2 Deputy Chiefs • 1 Fire Chief 7 Civilian Members 2 Secretarial • 1 Clerk / Messenger • 1 Administrative Project Coordinator 2 Full-Time & 1 Part-Time Fire Prevention Specialists
Chaplains Rabbi Moshe Wolf Pastor Henry H. Biar
18 Administration
Interim Fire Chief DC Kathleen Furgala Nancy Maroney J.R. Johnson Jeffrey Hoeflich 23 Years of Service 21 Years of Service 6 Years of Service 32 Years of Service
The Administrative Division creates and administers department policy, plans and organizes department activities and budgets for efficient economic operation of all department divisions. In addition, the Admin- istration provides motivation for all department employees and ensures growth through training and edu- cation.
Fire Prevention Bureau
Captain Thomas Doran John Quinn Dale Fochs Christine Blakenheim Tom Reinhardt 17 Years of Service 32 Years of Service 6 Years of Service 6 Years of Service 4 Years of Service
The Fire Prevention Bureau acts to control the loss of life and property through plan review, inspection, hazardous material monitoring and public education programs. Fires are investigated, codes are enforced and data is collected and analyzed for evaluation and planning.
Mission Statement We, the members of the Skokie Fire Department, are dedicated professionals commi ed to safely serving our community by protec ng life, property and the environment through preven on, educa on and emergency services.
19 SHIFT 1 FIRE STATION 16
BC William Endre Capt. Mark Larson Lt Andrew Matanovic 22 Years of Service 26 Years of Service 22 Years of Service
FF Hernando Zavala FF Robert Franz FF Brian Netolicky FF Carl Smits FF Andrew Schavone FF Salvatore Prato 20 Years of Service 18 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 6 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 3 Years of Service
FF Stephen Schutz FF Matthew Boccassini 3 Years of Service 1st Year of Service
FIRE STATION 17
Lt Michael Jahn Lt Nicholas Eschner 13 Years of Service 10 Years of Service
FF Timothy Moran FF Charles Degeneffe FF Christopher Riley FF Michael Peterson FF Scott Wallace FF Kyle Connor 4 Years of Service 23 Years of Service 21 Years of Service 15 Years of Service 6 Years of Service 5 Years of Service
FF Ramiz Albazi FF Christian Platt
3 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
20 SHIFT 1 FIRE STATION 18
Lt Christopher Vrshek Lt Stanley Goolish Lt Timothy Norton 18 Years of Service 17 Years of Service 15 Years of Service
FF William Nicholas FF Timothy O’Malley FF Daniel Kalata FF Brian Handler FF John Palsir FF Brad Zabadal 28 Years of Service 27 Years of Service 24 Years of Service 16 Years of Service 16 Years of Service 15 Years of Service
FF Nate Hammer FF Michael O’Malley FF Joseph Johnson FF Steve Grothendieck FF Joseph Biasi
7 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 2 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
SHIFT 1 SPECIAL TEAM MEMBERS PARAMEDIC HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
FF Ramiz Albazi Lt Timothy Norton FF Michael Peterson Lt Christopher Vrshek FF Joseph Biasi FF Michael Peterson FF Kyle Connor FF Christian Platt FIRE INVESTIGATION Lt Nicholas Eschner FF Salvatore Prato Lt Nicholas Eschner FF Carl Smits FF Nate Hammer FF Christopher Riley FF Joseph Johnson FF Brad Zabadal FF Brian Handler FF Andrew Schavone Lt Michael Jahn FF Stephen Schutz TECHNICAL RESCUE FF Joseph Johnson FF Carl Smits BC William Endre Lt Michael Jahn FF Michael O’Malley Lt Christopher Vrshek Lt Nicholas Eschner FF Andrew Schavone FF Brian Netolicky FF Scott Wallace FF Nate Hammer FF Carl Smits
FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE FF Charles Degeneffe Lt Timothy Norton FF Charles Degeneffe Lt Christopher Vrshek FF Robert Franz FF Timothy O’Malley FF Timothy O’Malley FF Nate Hammer FF Christopher Riley FF Brian Handler FF Andrew Schavone TACTICAL INTERVENTION UNIT Lt Michael Jahn FF Carl Smits FF Joseph Johnson FF Joseph Johnson FF Scott Wallace FF Timothy Moran FF Brad Zabadal HONOR GUARD FF Brian Netolicky FF Hernando Zavala Lt Christopher Vrshek FF William Nicholas
21 SHIFT 2 FIRE STATION 16
BC Gabriel Millard Capt Stephen Jagman Lt David Norris 16 Years of Service 19 Years of Service 18 Years of Service
FF Scott Fogarty FF Keith Buenzow FF Joseph Pryst FF Kevin Lieder FF Michael Schey FF Kevin Curtin
28 Years of Service 19 Years of Service 12 Years of Service 7 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 4 Years of Service
FF Joshua Hutchison FF Michael Adams 4 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
FIRE STATION 17
Lt Anthony Scianna 19 Years of Service
FF Daniel Fogarty FF William Gendel FF Nicole Davis FF Joseph Winkelman FF Robert Lampen FF Jason Dziedzic
28 Years of Service 22 Years of Service 16 Years of Service 13 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 5 Years of Service
FF Brant Kotowski FF Mark Pappas FF Patrick Herling 4 Years of Service 2 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
22 SHIFT 2 FIRE STATION 18
Lt Harry McDonough Lt Nicholas Eaglin Lt Robert Everson 24 Years of Service 16 Years of Service 13 Years of Service
FF Peter Kravetz FF Michael Agosti FF Sean Patten FF Andrew Cutting FF Kevin Finlay FF Robert Pellegrini 30 Years of Service 24 Years of Service 19 Years of Service 17 Years of Service 16 Years of Service 14 Years of Service
FF Matthew Kochajkiewicz FF Jeremy Simonelli FF Christopher Kalinowski FF Jeffrey Leslie FF Patrick Strong FF Michael Catino
7 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 4 Years of Service 3 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
SHIFT 2 SPECIAL TEAM MEMBERS PARAMEDIC HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FF Jason Dziedzic FF Robert Lampen FF Kevin Curtin FF Jeffrey Leslie FF Nicole Davis FF Kevin Lieder FIRE INVESTIGATION FF Jason Dziedzic Lt Harry McDonough
Lt Robert Everson BC Gabriel Millard FF Michael Agosti FF William Gendel FF Mark Pappas TECHNICAL RESCUE FF Joshua Hutchison FF Robert Pellegrini FF Michael Agosti FF Jeremy Simonelli FF Christopher Kalinowski FF Joseph Pryst Lt Robert Everson FF Michael Schey FF Matthew Kochajkiewicz FF Michael Schey Capt. Thomas Doran FF Brant Kotowski FF Anthony Scianna FF Robert Lampen FF Jeremy Simonelli BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE
FF Scott Fogarty FF Anthony Scianna FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEEREngineer
FF Michael Agosti FF Robert Lampen TACTICAL INTERVENTION UNIT FF Keith Buenzow Lt David Norris FF Jeremy Simonelli FF Kevin Curtin FF Robert Pellegrini FF Andrew Cutting FF Sean Patten HONOR GUARD FF Daniel Fogarty FF Joseph Pryst FF Scott Fogarty FF Michael Schey Capt Thomas Doran FF Joseph Pryst FF William Gendel FF Jeremy Simonelli FF William Gendel FF Joseph Winkelman FF Joshua Hutchison FF Joseph Winkelman
23 SHIFT 3
FIRE STATION 16
Capt Christopher Bylak Lt Charles Demes Lt Michael Greenwood 24 Years of Service 18 Years of Service 11 Years of Service
FF Joseph Raclawski FF Michael Reiken FF Brian Riordan FF Eric Faber FF Matthew Kainer FF Jeremy Fisher
22 Years of Service 17 Years of Service 13 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 10 Years of Service 5 Years of Service
FF Joshua Eggebrecht FF Ray Roybskie 3 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
FIRE STATION 17
BC Earl Matrenec Lt James Cortilet Lt Adam Becker 28 Years of Service 21 Years of Service 14 Years of Service
FF John DeGroot FF Collin Weldon FF Michael Gierut FF Steven Semerau FF Timothy Witkus FF Timothy Hartogh 28 Years of Service 28 Years of Service 18 Years of Service 13 Years of Service 7 Years of Service 5 Years of Service
FF Wilfredo Ocasio 2 Years of Service
24 SHIFT 3 FIRE STATION 18
Lt Robert Gaseor Lt Daniel Collins Lt Adam Pease 26 Years of Service 19 Years of Service 11 Years of Service
FF John Kosinski FF Brian Diedrich FF Ronald Niego FF Joseph Hildenbrand FF Mark Reding, Jr. FF Gregory Konecki 24 Years of Service 22 Years of Service 21 Years of Service 5 Years of Service 7 Years of Service 5 Years of Service
FF Andrew Schmitt FF Kevin Morphey FF Jacob Gaisor FF Thomas Vasis, Jr. 5 Years of Service 3 Years of Service 2 Years of Service 2 Years of Service
SHIFT 3 SPECIAL TEAM MEMBERS PARAMEDIC HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Lt Daniel Collins FF Gregory Koniecki FF Michael Greenwood FF Joseph Hildenbrand
FF Joshua Eggebrecht FF Kevin Morphey FF Eric Faber FF Mark Reding FIRE INVESTIGATION FF Jeremy Fisher FF Brian Riordan FF Michael Greenwood BC Earl Matrenec FF Michael Greenwood FF Andrew Schmitt FF Matthew Kainer Lt Adam Pease FF Timothy Hartogh FF Steven Semerau FF Joseph Hildenbrand FF Collin Weldon TECHNICAL RESCUE FF Matthew Kainer FF Timothy Witkus Lt Adam Becker FF Jeremy Fisher Lt Daniel Collins FF Michael Gierut Lt James Cortilet FF Timothy Hartogh FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER Lt Charles Demes FF John DeGroot FF Kevin Morphey FF Eric Faber FF Ronald Neigo BREATHING APPARATUS MAINTENANCE FF Jeremy Fisher FF Joseph Raclawski Lt James Cortilet FF Steven Semerau FF Michael Gierut FF Michael Reiken Lt Adam Pease FF Collin Weldon FF Michael Greenwood FF Brian Riordan FF Joseph Raclawski FF Matthew Kainer FF Steve Semerau
FF Gregory Koniecki FF Collin Weldon TACTICAL INTERVENTION UNIT FF John Kosinski FF Steve Semerau
25 Leaving a Legacy
Deputy Chief Bob Reichert and Local 3033 President Dave Norris at Fire Ops 101 Deputy Chief Ken Borre leading ac ve threat exercise
TLO Lt Ron Smith and Captain Bill Endre at the drill tower
Ba alion Chief Steve Ludkowski Ba alion Chief Steve Ludkowski commanding a fire
FF Tom Fuchs discussing truck opera ons
Lt Ron Smith and Lt Chuck Demes working on Lt Roger Penninger teaching the Sta on 16 table the Ci zens’ Fire Academy
Deputy Chief Reichert & Captain Furgala with FPB Specialist Linda Brady receiving the Lonnie Jackson Award FF Tom Fuchs leading aerial ladder maintenance
Lt Roger Penninger on the Edens Tower Ladder 16 Wet Down Deputy Chief Ken Borre with Skokie Police at Expressway with Squad 18 Ceremony Na onal Night Out
26 Lieutenant 2018 Retirements Ronald Smith Ronald Smith was appointed Deputy Chief to the Skokie Fire Department Robert Reichert on January 12, 1987. He was Robert Reichert was appointed promoted to the rank of Fire to the Skokie Fire Department Lieutenant on November 21, on June 18,1990. He was 2007. After serving the promoted to the rank of Fire department and citizens of the Lieutenant on May 23, 2003. Village of Skokie for over 31 Next, he was promoted to the years, Lieutenant Smith rank of Fire Captain on retired on September 9, 2018. November 26, 2012 and Deputy Chief on October 25, 2016. After serving the Deputy Chief department and citizens of the Kenneth Borre Village of Skokie for over 28 Kenneth Borre was appointed years, DC Reichert retired on to the Skokie Fire Department May 2, 2018. on September 9, 1985. He was promoted to the rank of Fire Battalion Chief Lieutenant on June 9, 1990. Steven Ludkowski Next, he was promoted to the Steven Ludkowski was rank of Fire Captain on May 9, appointed to the Skokie Fire 1998 and Deputy Chief on Department on August 31, November 17, 2014. After 1981. He was promoted to the serving the department and rank of Fire Lieutenant on citizens of the Village of Skokie September 8, 1988. Next, he for over 33 years, DC Borre was promoted to the rank of retired on November 6, 2018. Fire Captain on June 4, 2002 and Battalion Chief on May 1, 2016. After serving the department and citizens of the Firefighter Thomas Fuchs Village of Skokie for over 36 Thomas Fuchs was appointed years, BC Ludkowski retired on to the Skokie Fire Department June 2, 2018. on February 23, 1987. After serving the department and citizens of the Village of Lieutenant Skokie for over 31 years, Roger Penninger Firefighter Fuchs retired on Roger Penninger was November 6, 2018. appointed to the Skokie Fire Department on July 27, 1987. He was promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant on July 24, 1994. After serving the department and citizens of the Village of Skokie for over 30 Fire Prevention Bureau years, Lieutenant Penninger Specialist Linda Brady retired on July 10, 2018. Linda Brady was appointed to the Skokie Fire Department on October 12, 1998. After When a man becomes a fireman, his greatest act serving the department and of bravery has been accomplished. What he citizens of the Village of does a er that, is all in the line of work. Skokie for over 20 years, Specialist Brady retired on Chief Edward F. Croker November 30, 2018.
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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners David Jones, Re red Chair Willard Evans, Jr., Chair Helene Levine, Vice Chair Nicole Po hast Beryl Rabinowitz Village of Skokie Awards and Dis nc ons Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class One Fire Department Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Government Finance Officers Association Budget Award State of Illinois Certified Health Department - Governor’s Hometown Award Tree City U.S.A. Distinction - All America City Finalist - Gold Level Clean Air Counts Community