Excerpts from patch.com:
Hinsdale Fire Chief John Giannelli plans to retire next month after 32 years with the fire department. He took the helm seven years ago and his last day is April 5.
With his retirement, the village manager is considering doing away with the deputy chief’s position saying that the village’s needs are best met by doing away with the post.
Jon Carlson is the current deputy chief. The village’s proposal on his position may indicate that he is in line for the top job, although no one has said that publicly.
#1 by Mike on March 31, 2024 - 6:23 PM
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There is absolutely an axe to grind. A firefighter killed herself because some piece of garbage under his command pushed her to this. She did not have any issues on the other shift and all of a sudden gets transferred and this happens. Hinsdale is a small enough department that the fire chief cannot say he didn’t know what was going on. The fire chief made it through his career and is able to retire, just like that fire officer will be. Nicole never got that chance. So yeah like I said, there is an axe to grind.
#2 by Scott on March 31, 2024 - 3:12 PM
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Mike what happened though tragic was a choice. You seem like you have an axe to grind.
#3 by Mike on March 31, 2024 - 1:37 PM
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Scott you got a little bit in your chin still.
#4 by Scott on March 30, 2024 - 7:53 PM
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Chief Giannelli has had quite an illustrious career serving with the Hinsdale Fire Department. It’s always admirable to see someone dedicated to their profession and making a significant impact on their community. Retirement is certainly a well-deserved opportunity for Chief Giannelli to reflect on his accomplishments and enjoy some well-earned relaxation. It’s clear that his leadership and the dedication of the Hinsdale Fire Department have left a lasting impression on not just their own community, but also on neighboring departments. Here’s wishing Chief Giannelli a fulfilling retirement and expressing gratitude for his service to the community.
#5 by Michael m on March 28, 2024 - 3:01 PM
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Does Hinsdale have any female firefighters? I have seen firefighters from several other communities in DuPage County, yes these departments do have female firefighters.
#6 by Michael m on March 27, 2024 - 11:15 PM
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Why did he do nothing to stop the ———- From treating Nicole that way? Why did they move her to that shift anyway? From what I remember she was doing fine on the shift she came from and was going to pass.
Is it normal for departments to move new firefighters to different shifts?
In my mind anyone who treats a co worker the way Nicole was treated should be fired! Not only that but finding a way to throw that guy in jail would be good as well. In my mind, that is harassment, that is depraved indifference, criminal intimidation there are a whole list of potential charges that guy could be charged with. I would even try to go to Voluntary Manslaughter. NO ONE should ever have their job and or livelihood threatened in that manner Ever!
#7 by Mike on March 27, 2024 - 10:33 PM
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Good bye, good riddance . Hopefully Nicole’s death haunts you for the rest of your life. You failed her.
#8 by Mike on March 27, 2024 - 10:13 PM
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Good riddance. Your management led to the suicide of one of your firefighters. I hope her death and memory haunts you for the rest of your life.
https://www.thehinsdalean.com/story/2023/11/02/news/family-dismisses-discrimination-lawsuit/7002.html#:~:text=The%20family%20of%20Nicole%20Hladik,against%20the%20village%20and%20Lt.
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/late-hinsdale-firefighters-family-warned-lawsuit-early
https://www.firelawblog.com/2021/12/15/illinois-suit-alleges-sexual-harassment-led-to-firefighters-suicide/
https://www.thehinsdalean.com/story/2022/01/27/news/hladiks-family-questions-reports-validity/4224.html?m=true