The 7th Annual Margaret J. Schofield Memorial Fire Service Fund Golf Outing
Friday, June 27, 2008
Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, IL    ...more
Legislative Initiatives for the Illinois Fire Service Caucus   ...more

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Legislative Agenda 2007- 2008
Illinois Fire Service Bills for this week                  ...Click Here
The NIAFPD agenda for the following year           ...Click Here
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How To Talk With Your Legislator
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What Is NIAFPD?

The Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts is a professional organization of the trustees of fire protection districts in Northern Illinois who oversee the operation and administration of the district's affairs.

The Alliance was established in order to:

  • Educate its members and the public regarding the functions and responsibilities of fire protection districts as prescribed by law;

  • Ensure adequate resources to fund local fire protection, prevention, rescue, and emergency medical programs;

  • Monitor and impact on legislation affecting the operation and effectiveness of the services they provide the residents of the district, including all pertinent state mandates which affect fire protection districts.
Common Questions
What Services Do Local Fire Protection Districts Provide?
Fire protection districts are created by a majority vote of the registered voters residing within  the area of the proposed district. Their purpose is to "provide adequate protection from fire and to provide and maintain rescue and life-saving equipment, including rescue, ambulance and Emergency Medical Services, rendered by the district".

How Are Local Fire Protection Districts Funded?
The real estate tax is the major source of revenue for fire protection districts.
Fire Protection Districts DO NOT  have access to INCOME OR SALES TAX REVENUE.

 
Downloads
2008 Legislative Day Tri-Fold
2008 Sample Legislator Invitation Letter
Illinois Fire Service Blue Ribbon Committee Report
Revised: September 2002
NIAFPD Membership Informational flyer
News
NIAFPD To Form Margaret J. Schofield Fire Service Memorial Fund Education Committee
At the August 16, 2003 meeting of the NIAFPD it was agreed to produce a training program for new fire district trustees.  Donations received from the Margaret J. Schofield Fire Service
 
Memorial Fund will be used to fund the training program. Any chief or trustee interested in serving on the Education Committee should contact Executive Director Kathy Haage at 847-945-4120.
Representation

NIAFPD Is Represented in Springfield By:

Chuck Vaughn
2060 Richton Dr.
Wheaton, IL  60187,  (630) 588-9070
 
What Are The Powers And Duties Of The Board Of Trustees?

The board of trustees of a fire protection district constitutes the "corporate authority" of the district and exercises "all of the powers" and controls "all the affairs and property of such district". Some of their specific responsibilities include:

  • Engage in the acquisition, maintenance, and operation of fire stations, facilities, vehicles and equipment for the prevention and control of fire and the recovery of drowning victims;

  • Provide "...adequate protection from fire for lives and property" and regulate the prevention and control of fire;

  • Appoint and prescribe the duties and compensation of the officers and other full time employees of the district;

  • Levy taxes for all corporate purposes of the district.

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