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What Is NIAFPD?

The Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts isistricts 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

Download the 15th Annual Fire Service Legislative Day Tri-fold Flyer
2012 Legislative Summit Initiatives Final Report
Download the Associate Membership Form
Lobbyist Chuck Vaughn's Report 1/25/11
IFCA Bill Review Fact Sheet Template
NIAFPD Membership Informational flyer

Contact Information

NIAFPD
P.O. Box 5819
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
224-355-9778 Tel
khaage@comcast.net

Representation

NIAFPD Is Represented in Springfield By:

Chuck Vaughn
2060 Richton Dr.
Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 215-8837

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;