Fire Chief Thomas M. Battistella
The mission of the Calumet Park Fire Department is to protect the citizens from fire and the spread of fire. Promote Fire Prevention and Fire Safety. Provide Fire Inspections, Fire Investigations, Fire Suppression and Fire Rescue Services. To assist citizens when disaster strikes. To provide Pre-Hospital basic life care to sick and injured and to provide Emergency transport to the closest hospital.
The Calumet Park Fire Department was formed in the 1920's by a group of citizens who served as volunteer Firefighters. This small volunteer Fire Department existed until 1980, and then the Village hired three (3) part time firefighters to cover daytime hours during the week. Over the years, the department and services have expanded. The Current department consists of the chief, a clerk, one captain, five lieutenants, and twenty-five firefighters. All are State Certified Firefighters and emergency Medical Technicians. Along with 24 hour coverage, the department provides Fire Suppression, Fire Inspection, Fire Prevention, Fire investigation, Hazardous Material Intervention, Extrication and Emergency Medical Services. The department has callbacks for major fires. |
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