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Tinley Park Fire Department in the news:
The TribLocal is reporting that Tinley Park may be moving toward full-time staffing at its fire stations.
Back in 1901, when the village’s volunteer fire department was first established with just 13 members, the idea of having firefighters live on-site at a station would have seemed completely out of reach. But over the past century and a half, things have changed dramatically. Today, all four fire stations in Tinley Park are already staffed 24/7, with live-in arrangements already in place at Station 1 and Station 4.
Now, the village is looking to bring Stations 2 and 3 up to the same standard. Located at 7825 W. 167th St. and 9191 W. 175th St., these two stations are set to undergo renovations in 2013 or 2014. The estimated $1 million project includes improvements such as expanded living and kitchen areas, separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for men and women, and better office spaces. Trustee Brian Maher, who leads the Public Safety Committee, said the upgrades will follow the model used at Station 4, allowing for four firefighters per shift.
Maher admitted the current setup isn’t ideal but stressed the importance of getting the stations ready sooner rather than later. “It’s not perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction,†he said.
Meanwhile, another article from TribLocal is looking into the future of Tinley Park’s old Seagrave ladder truck, which could soon find a new home in Indiana. A Village Board committee has recommended donating the 37-year-old Truck No. 276 to the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department, a small rural community near Turkey Run State Park.
The catch? The Indiana department would need to cover the insurance costs for the vehicle, which is still functional but no longer meets current safety standards. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Klotz said the truck has “no use†for Tinley Park anymore, and the committee voted unanimously to approve the donation.
Committee member Tom Staunton called it a “great opportunity†for a struggling community. Chairman Brian Maher emphasized the village’s long-standing practice of helping smaller towns in need. In 2002, Tinley Park donated several cars to Iron Mountain, Michigan, when they had no budget for vehicles.
The ladder truck, purchased in 1975, was taken out of service after the state insurance office warned it could affect the village’s fire-safety rating. It was replaced by a newer 100-foot ladder truck in May. Meanwhile, the older pumper truck was sold to Chicago Heights for $50,000.
Village Manager Scott Niehaus said scrapping the ladder truck was an option, but if it can be used by Marshall, it would hold more value. If approved, Tinley Park would charge a small fee—between $1 and $10—and ensure legal protection.
Klotz noted that the truck’s top speed is only 45–50 mph, so the volunteers would need to arrange their own transportation, possibly using a trailer.
As always, the fire service is known for its strong sense of community and mutual support. With any luck, Marshall will find the funds to keep this piece of history in action.