The Board of Fire Commission derives its authority from the Illinois Fire District Code and the Illinois Compiled Statutes. Their responsibilities include the following:
- To recruit, select, and appoint qualified candidates to fill vacancies for original appointment of the Firefighter/Paramedic.
- To determine testing and selection processes that allow qualified employees to participate in the promotional process for the position of Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Battalion Chief in the Fire Department.
- To conduct disciplinary hearings or appeals of disciplinary action in Fire Department for sworn personnel.
Fire Commissioners of SFD
Jeff Beverage
Matt Weismiller
Chuck Fish