News in the District 

June 1st, 2008- The Dwight Fire Protection District Trustees are pleased to announce the following Promotions; 

D\C Darrin Shull has been promoted to Chief-                    1801

Lt Rodney Le Roy has been promoted to Deputy Chief-    1802

 FF Michael Kingman has been promoted to Captain-       1803

 FF Roy (Tom) Leonard has been promoted to Lt.-             1807

Lt Justin Dyer has moved to 1805, and Lt. Jared Pierce has moved to 1806. 

May 20th, 2008- The Dwight Fire Department with heavy hearts accepted the resignation of Chief Pete (Dale) Olson. Chief Olson cited reasons of a personal nature upon his departure. Chief Olson began his tenure as Chief in 2007. His first action as the Chief was to promote Lt. Darrin Shull to Deputy Chief with the Trustees in providing approval. Chief Olson provided a positive direction for the department to move, and this direction will continue after Chief Olsons departure. Deputy Chief Shull will act as the Interim Fire Chief until a new Chief is promoted. 

March 15th, 2008- The Dwight Fire District concluded its Firefighter 2 Academy with live burns at the Illinois Fire Service Institute in Champaign Illinois.  Congratulations to Firefighters Chad Brown, Josh Jahn, Jason Marques, Dan Evans, Justin Kolthoff, Ben Brown (Gardner FD) and Steve Kenmetz (Gardner FD). All of these individuals completed the Academy and are now qualified to take the State of Illinois exam for the title of Firefighter 2.  In addition, all of these individuals have completed the curriculum and successfully challenged the exam for Hazardous Materials at the Awareness level. This concludes approx. 5-1/2 months of schooling, drills and hands on practicals. Well done guys! click here for picture    

  February 22, 2008- It is with a sad heart to announce the passing of former Assistant Fire Chief Gary Kratochvil after a battle with cancer.  Chief Kratochvil had served the Dwight Fire Department in the 1980's. He will be missed.  5-5-2 Chief, you are going home.

 February 03, 2008- Probationary Firefighters Kingman and Bo Partney have both completed their first years requirements and were promoted to the rank of  Firefighter.  Congrats guys and well done!

January 01, 2008-  The Dwight Fire department released its yearly run report for year 2007.  Highlights are a total of 174 calls, including 24 structure fires. Total man hours (training & calls) 5,095.88

     December 10, 2007- The Dwight Fire Department responded for a report of a Carbon Monoxide detector activated within a residence.  Upon arrival, elevated levels were detected within the residence.  The structure was evacuated and levels were detected in the furnace exhaust in excess of 2000 ppm (parts per million) and 75 ppm within the structure itself.  Dwight Fire officials would like to remind its residents to have a working CO detector within 15 feet of sleeping quarters and if possible, every level of your home.  Without a doubt, the fact the residents had working CO detectors and heeded the warning contributed to a positive outcome of this call.  In addition, DFD officials strongly support the idea of a yearly inspection of your furnace by a qualified individual.

     December 01, 2007- With winter being upon us here in Illinois, the Dwight Fire Department would like to ask its residents to help us help you.  Please, if you have a fire hydrant near or in your yard, please take the time to keep it cleared of snow and debris.  This simple act can save time and quite possibly, a life, in the case of an emergency. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail the Chief polson@dwightfire.org 

    November 4th, 2007-At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2007 the Dwight Fire Department will
 square off against the Dwight Police Department in a Charity Volleyball
 Game in the Dwight High School Gym.  Donations are done by free will,
 donate as much as you want.  All proceeds will go to Children's Charities
 of Dwight.  This match up is just one of a series of match ups with the
 two departments.  The two departments will match up again in March for a
 Basketball Game and again in June for a softball game.  All events are
 done for charity.

 Kevin Holohan, Fire Prevention Administrator for the Dwight Fire
 Department has developed these charity events for several reasons.  These
 events were developed to help bring the two departments together to have
 fun outside of the job area, to provide a community service to help out
 the community, and to help get the community involved with the two
 departments, to interact with the people of the community, and to serve as
 role models for young people and the community.

    October 19th, 2007- Dwight Fire recently underwent a comprehensive audit through an independent agency, ISO.  The results were that Dwight Fire was able to lower its ISO rating from a previous class 6 to a class 4 within the village.  The result to the taxpayer is that the ISO rating can directly affect a homeowners fire insurance premiums.  Currently, ratings range from 1 (best) to 9 (worst). This rating reduction is a tangible result of the hard work and dedication the Firefighters, Officers, Chiefs and Trustees have towards making our community a better place to live.  We could not do what we do without your continued support so for that we thank you.

   October 13th, 2007- As events wrap up for Fire Prevention Week, DFD hosted an open house for the residents of the Dwight Fire District.  Says Fire Prevention Administrator Kevin Holohan " Attendance was up from last year and I believe our programs are getting the word out"  If you have any questions about any of the programs Kevin can provide free of cost feel free to e-mail him at kholohan@dwightfire.org 

 September 21-23rd, 2007- Look for DFD personnel to be out and about during Dwights Harvest Days.  FD activities will be an extrication demo as well as parade duty. In addition, DFD will be actively involved in fire safety & patrol during the celebrations.  For any information on DFD activities click here

  September 13th, 2007- Firefighter Nate Woodin completed his requirements for Technical Rescue Awareness and was granted a certificate. Great job Nate!

  September 10th, 2007- Dwight Fire will be hosting a full Firefighter II academy to start sometime in October. Details are TBA.  The class is filling fast but if you are interested in attending click here.

 September 10th, 2007- Probationary Firefighters Jared Spray, Josh Jahn & Justin LeRoy all successfully completed their probationary period and were promoted to the rank of Firefighter.  Congratulations, guys!

 August 28th, 2007- Dwight Fire District has been selected as one of two agencies throughout Livingston County to receive a secure, satellite based messaging system called EmNet.  This system will greatly enhance  information capabilities and interagency operability. EmNet will allow DFD to receive and transmit such communications as Amber Alerts, severe weather information, terrorist attack information among other events, between other agencies and the public. DFD prides itself on being a forward thinking agency and this will reap benefits for our citizens for many years to come.

  August 17th, 2007- If you have been affected by the flooding of recent click here for some tips.

  September is going to be a busy month for DFD personnel.  Look for us in the Threshermans parade in Pontiac, Harvest Days parade in Dwight, Corn Festival Parade in Morris & then in the Oktoberfest Parade in Coal City.

 August 13th, 2007- A BIG congrats goes to Probationary Fire Medic Mike Kingman.  F/M Kingman was on duty at another FD when he responded as an engine company to a working structure fire.  His engine company successfully rescued a disabled individual from a burning structure.  Well done Mike!!!

 July 26th, 2007- Dwight Fire shall be hosting a Livingston County Mutual Aid Association meeting.  The meeting will be held at the fire station beginning at 7pm. If you are planning on attending click here.

 July 4th, 2007- DFD personnel hosted kiddie water fights at the grade school.  All had fun. Check out the winners in the photo section.

 July 1st, 2007-DFD firefighters and officers held their annual appreciation dinner.  DFD celebrated the careers and service of Chief Emeritus Mark Baker and Chief Emeritus Mark Pierce, each with 25 years of service!  In addition, former Lieutenant Justin Pierce was honored with 10 years continuous service to the citizens of the Dwight Fire District.  Congrats and thank you to all! 

 June 23rd, 2007- DFD personnel will perform an auto extrication demo downtown at approx. 6:30 pm. This will take place during the "Let's Buzz the Gut" car show and celebration.  

 June 19th, 2007- Due to the retirement of Chief Baker several promotions to backfill positions will take place.  D/C Pete Olson will step into Chief Bakers position while Lt. Darrin Shull will assume the duties of the Deputy Chief.  In addition, F/F Steven Shoop & F/F Jared Pierce will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  F/F Shoop will also assume the duties of the training officer.  Congratulations to all!

 June 19th, 2007- Chief Mark Baker will retire from the Dwight Fire District.  Chief Baker has spent the last 25 years serving the citizens of the Fire District and now is taking some time off for himself and his family.  Join us in congratulating Chief Baker for a job well done!!

 June 8th 2007- Firefighter Jared Pierce graduated from the Chief Shabbona Firefighter III Academy.  This completes Jared's requirements for the title of Firefighter III.  Way to go & great job Jared!

 June 4th 2007- Firefighter Steve Shoop completed his requirements and was granted his certificate for the title of FireFighter III & Hazardous Materials Operations level.  Great job Steve!!!

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