Article Summary: The Beecher Fire Protection District has added four new part-time emergency responders to its roster, a move that enhances its operational readiness and ability to serve the community. The new hires, which include two firefighter/EMTs and two firefighter/paramedics, were announced as fiscal year 2025-2026 pay increases went into effect for all personnel.

Fire District Staffing Key Points:

• The district has hired four new part-time personnel.

• The new hires include two Firefighter/EMTs and two Firefighter/Paramedics.

• Pay increases for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are now in effect for district staff.

BEECHER, IL – The Beecher Fire Protection District is strengthening its ranks with the addition of four new part-time staff members. The new hires were announced during the Personnel Committee report at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday.

The district has brought on two new firefighter/EMTs and two new firefighter/paramedics. The addition of these trained emergency responders will help ensure adequate staffing for shifts and responses to calls for service within the Beecher community. This increase in personnel comes as pay raises for the 2025-2026 fiscal year have gone into effect across the district.

The new hires are a result of the district’s ongoing recruitment and candidate evaluation process. Deputy Chief Mike Heusing provides regular updates to the board on the status of firefighter candidates and education initiatives.

In addition to the new hires, the district continues to invest in its team. Chief Joe Falaschetti reported that the district is purchasing new GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes—advanced medical devices used to help secure a patient’s airway during medical emergencies—and is replacing its 2025 Tahoe vehicle.