Found at osageambulance.com:

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Osage Ambulance photo
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Jul 26
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Found at osageambulance.com:
Type I Super Warrior F550 Ambulance sold to Bartlett Fire Protection District in Bartlett, IL
Congratulations Bartlett Fire Protection District on the recent delivery of your Type 1 Super Warrior F550 Ambulance.
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Osage Ambulance photo
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From Michael Maida:
Pictures of a fire on 3/19/2021 in Streamwood.Mike
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Michael Maida photo
Michael Maida photo
Tags: Bartlett Fire Protection District, Bartlett FPD Tower 3, Michael Maida, night fire scene photos, Streamwood FD Engine 33
Aug 20
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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
The Bartlett Fire Protection District and Northwest Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield are partnering to make the services of a Mobile Stroke Unit available to local patients, ensuring them the benefits of the earliest possible intervention. The unit is the first of its kind in Illinois and is a specialized ambulance that will be sent along with Bartlett Fire District paramedics whenever a dispatcher determines that a patient may be suffering from a stroke.
While stroke is the leading cause of disability and fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., studies have determined that early intervention can improve patient outcomes. The equipment and personnel on the Mobile Stroke Unit allow the team to quickly diagnose a stroke on-site and coordinate with a Northwestern Medicine neurologist to immediately begin treatment. Among the equipment is a CT scanner to take detailed pictures of the brain. Based on its findings and the type of stroke diagnosed, the neurologist may prescribe either clot-busting medication or a clotting agent to be administered immediately rather than waiting until arrival at the hospital.
More information about the new service is available at bartlettfire.com.
Excerpts Bartlett FPD Facebook page:
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Tags: Bartlett Fire Protection District, house fire in Bartlett, two injured in Bartlett hose fire
May 29
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Excerpts from the Dailyherald.com:
Bartlett Fire Protection District Fire Chief William Gabrenya
The Bartlett Fire Protection District board has appointed William Gabrenya as the new fire chief, effective June 28. Gabrenya, currently the assistant chief and a 27-year veteran of the fire service, will replace the retiring Chief Michael Falese. His formal swearing-in ceremony is set for July 17.
Gabrenya began his career in 1992 as a volunteer firefighter in Bartlett. He joined the Palatine Fire Department in 1995 and served there until 2017, when he returned to Bartlett as assistant chief.
Gabrenya’s educational background includes obtaining an executive fire officer certification through the National Fire Academy-United States Fire Administration, chief fire officer certification through the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and chief officer accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. He is one of only 1,200 accredited fire chiefs worldwide.
He earned his master of public administration in local government management and leadership from Northern Illinois University, and his bachelor of science in fire science management (cum laude) from Southern Illinois University.
Gabreyna is married to Dr. Kristina Gabrenya, and they have two children. He is a veteran, having served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he attained the rank of sergeant.
Tags: Bartlett & Countryside Fire Protection District, Bartlett Fire Protection District, Bartlett FPD Chief William Gabrenya, new fire chief for the Bartlett Fire Protection District
May 20
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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Bartlett Fire Protection District Fire Chief Mike Falese, who is retiring next month, has announced the promotion of Lt. Brian Becker to the position of assistant chief.
The office of assistant chief is currently held by William Gabrenya, who is expected to succeed Falese as chief.
Becker joined the fire protection district in June 2008, has developed a mentor/coaching program for new hires, manages the district’s facilities division and is currently enrolled in the University of Illinois-Springfield Master of Public Administration program.
Tags: Bartlett & Countryside Fire Protection District, Bartlett Fire Protection District, Bartlett FPD Deputy Chief Brian Becker, Deputy Fire Chief Brian Becker
Bartlett FPD Chief Michael Falese
Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Bartlett Fire Protection District Fire Chief Mike Falese is retiring in June following nine years as chief, nearly 12 with the district, and 38 in the fire service altogether.
Falese was named Fire Chief of the Year by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association in 2014. During his time in Bartlett, he served as a director of that association in 2010, vice president in 2011, and president in 2012. He also serves on the DuPage and Kane County Fire Chiefs Associations.
Among the other responsibilities Falese has taken on in the community are his service on the Elgin Area School District U-46 safety committee and the board of advisers for the department of public administration at Northern Illinois University.
Falese also is past president of Bartlett Rotary Club and is a two-time Rotarian of the Year. He currently serves on the nonprofit Ignite the Courage to help people in need.
Tags: Bartlett fire chief to retire, Bartlett Fire Protection District, Bartlett FPD Chief Michael Falese, Bartlett FPD Chief Mike Falese
May 23
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Photos and video from John Tulipano of a house fire in Bartlett 5-21-18
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John Tulipano photo
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John Tulipano photo
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John Tulipano photo
John Tulipano photo
John Tulipano photo
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John Tulipano photo
Tags: Bartlett Fire Protection District, fire scene photos, fire scene video, house engulfed by fire, house fire in Bartlett IL, John Tulipano
Mar 21
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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Voters appeared to have backed a measure Tuesday allowing the Bartlett Fire Protection District to raise taxes and avoid service cuts. With 44 of 50 precincts reporting, the referendum had 4,010 “yes” votes, representing 66.2 percent of the unofficial total. The tax hike is estimated to increase the average homeowner’s annual payment to the district to $569 from $469.
A similar measure was voted down by fire district residents in April 2017. Unlike the buildup to that vote, the consequences of another failed request were spelled out in detail last summer before trustees opted to try once more at the polls.
Officials say the number of
first respondersfirefighters per shift would have to be cut from 14 to 11, and one of the district’s three stations would be closed on a rotating basis throughout the year.One of the biggest misunderstandings about the referendum was some residents’ false belief that the district was a department of the village of Bartlett, rather than the independent taxing body it is. In fact, fewer than 6 cents of a property owner’s tax dollar goes to the fire district. The proposal would raise that to only 7 cents.
Tags: Bartlett Fire Protection District, Bartlett FPD seeks property tax increase, chicagoareafire.com, Fire Chief Michael Falese, Fire Chief Mike Falese, voters approve increased tax levy for Bartlett FPD
Mar 13
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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Among the greatest misunderstandings about the Bartlett Fire Protection District’s March 20 tax increase referendum is the lack of awareness that the district is independent from the village of Bartlett, Fire Chief Mike Falese said. That became clear over the course of 48 informational meetings about the referendum Falese attended in recent months.
It’s significant, Falese said, because voters could mistakenly believe the cash-strapped fire district is part of a village government with other options to raise revenue. Many who came to the informational meetings and coffees were surprised to learn the fire district takes only 6 cents of each of their property-tax dollars. The referendum asks to raise that to 7 cents. The average homeowner’s bill would go up about $100 per year.
Another related source of confusion, especially among village residents, is that the fire district also has jurisdiction over unincorporated areas just outside Bartlett. Residents of those unincorporated areas pay the same rate for the same service as elsewhere in the district.
One major difference between this year’s campaign and last year’s failed effort is that the consequences of voters rejecting the tax hike have been identified in advance. They include reducing the number of firefighters per shift from 14 to 11 and closing one of the district’s three stations on a rotating basis. Such a decrease in service, along with a probable increase in response times, could cause residents’ fire insurance premiums to increase.
The district’s informational campaign owes gratitude to the 200 volunteers making up Friends of Bartlett Fire, which arranged many sessions with homeowners associations and other groups.
Tags: Bartlett Fire Protection District, Bartlett FPD looks into ways to save money, Bartlett FPD seeks property tax increase, chicagoareafire.com, Fire Chief Michael Falese, Fire Chief Mike Falese
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