Article Summary: At the July 24 meeting, the Beecher Fire Protection District Board of Trustees has unanimously passed a new ordinance related to the Illinois Fire Protection Training Act. The measure, Ordinance #0724-25B, formally aligns the district with state-level training standards and procedures.

Fire District Training Ordinance Key Points:

• The board approved Ordinance #0724-25B, titled “Illinois Fire Protection Training.”

• The vote was unanimous among the four trustees present.

The Beecher Fire Protection District is updating its governing policies to align with statewide standards by adopting a new ordinance focused on firefighter training.

At its July 24 meeting, the district’s Board of Trustees voted 4-0 to approve Ordinance #0724-25B. The motion was made by Trustee Mike Waterman and seconded by Trustee Lyle Siefker. The ordinance is tied to the Illinois Fire Protection Training Act, a state law that establishes standards for firefighter training, certification, and reimbursement programs managed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

By adopting this local ordinance, the district formally codifies its participation and adherence to these state-level programs, which can be essential for ensuring firefighters meet standardized qualifications and for securing state funding and grants related to training activities.

The vote was conducted by a roll call, with President Margie Cook and Trustees Dave Kolosh, Lyle Siefker, and Mike Waterman voting in favor. Trustee Bruce Becker was absent.