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Manhattan FPD Swore in Eight Full-Time, Two Part-Time Firefighters
On Tuesday, March 5, the Manhattan Fire Protection District proudly swore in eight full-time and two part-time firefighters, after they each completed one year of probation! Congratulations to full-time firefighters Lou Helis, Thomas Kerrigan, John Marek, Kadin Phelon, John Slattery, Shaun Stapinski, Jacob Walsh, and Troy White, plus part-time firefighters Ryan Bernabei and Chris Golden.
MFPD Responds to Grain Dryer Fire
February 14, Peotone: At approximately 11:35 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched for a smoke investigation near a grain dryer in the 2800 block of South Rt. 45. The first units arrived on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial call for service. Fire crews reported heavy smoke showing, with no…
House Fire in Peotone
Manhattan Fire Department issued a press release yesterday afternoon that at approximately 11:37 AM, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on the 300 block of West Street in Peotone. MFPD said the first units arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of the initial call for service.…
Will County Offering Fire Extinguisher Recycling
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division is offering free fire extinguisher recycling, with year-round drop-off locations available in New Lenox, Peotone, and Wheatland Township. “Homeowners and businesses should frequently check the expiration date on fire extinguishers,” said County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This service offers an environmentally friendly option for recycling those expired…
Dixie Gets a Visit from Project Fire Buddies
By Karen Haave A little girl from Peotone is on Cloud 9 after a visit from some new special friends. Dixie Barclay recently won an adaptive bicycle through Friendship Circle’s Great Bike Giveaway. The happy three-year-old, who likes to sing and dance, was born with Spina Bifida. She has been through a lot in her…
Fire Buddies Spreads Cheer
By Karen Haave In December 2016, a young child battling cancer fell ill with a high fever. A group of Oak Forest Firefighters answered the 911 call, transporting the child to the hospital for life-saving treatment. The experience was heartbreaking for them, and inspired them to want to do more. With support from others at…
Fatal Crash at Peotone-Wilmington Road and Rt. 45
The Manhattan Fire Protection District reported that on Sunday, March 19, at approximately 8:20 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported auto accident at the intersection of Rt. 45 and Peotone-Wilmington Road. Upon arrival, fire crews found three vehicles with heavy damage. One of the vehicles was on fire and…
Crash Shut Down Traffic For Hours
On January 25, an accident at the at I-57 southbound ramp and Peotone/Wilmington Road occurred at 4:39 p.m. Peotone Police and Fire were dispatched to a semi vs. passenger car accident. Occupants from the passenger car were all transported to local hospitals, but the driver from the semi-truck was uninjured. The semi-truck went off the…
#8 – Manhattan-Peotone Fire Consolidation Could Have Drawbacks
The referendum to consolidate the two departments failed on the June Primary ballot but was placed back on the November ballot and, with a very active campaign, passed easily. The dissolution of Peotone’s Fire Protection District into Manhattan’s promised voters better staffing and lower taxes, although the first year is slated to see an increase…
Fire Protection District Consolidation Sees Victory Second Time Around
By Andrea Arens Election Day reporting shows the referendum to consolidate the Peotone Fire Protection District into the Manhattan Fire Protection District passed by about 500 votes, although Will County has thousands of uncounted mail-in ballots at the Clerk’s office. The referendum was on the ballot back in June and was voted down, 644 to…
Letter to Ed.: March
Dear Editor: I recommend a yes vote on the upcoming ballot question of consolidation of the Peotone and Manhattan Fire Protection Districts. In my position as village president, I have had the pleasure of working with Fire Chief Steve Malone and the rest of his leadership team. I have complete confidence in their decision to…
Peotone FPD Board Discussed Taxes and Consolidation
By Andrea Arens It was business as usual at the Peotone Fire Protection District monthly board meeting on Thursday, October 13. A public hearing on the tentative budget was held, but there were no members of the public in attendance. A quick rundown revealed that revenue was up 47 percent from last year, thanks to…
Letter to the Ed.: Cross
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in support for a YES vote for the referendum question about the consolidation of the Peotone Fire Protection District with the Manhattan Fire Protection District in the upcoming election. A consolidation of these two fire districts would bring full-time firefighter/paramedics to our community for the first time, having…
Peotone Fire Protection District Hosting Second Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Potential Consolidation
October 14, 2022 Peotone Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees will host a town hall event on Tuesday, October 25, to share information and answer residents’ questions about the potential consolidation with the Manhattan Fire Protection District. The event takes place just two weeks before voters will be asked, via a referendum on the general…
Peotone Fire Protection District Trying Consolidation Referendum Again
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Fire Protection District hosted a town hall at Peotone High School on September 14, with a little over 20 people attending. The referendum to dissolve the Peotone Fire Protection District and consolidate into the Manhattan Fire Protection District failed back in June. The Peotone Fire Protection District Board’s reasons to…
Two of Eleven Referendums in Will County Pass
By Andrea Arens A historically low turnout of primaries in the Chicagoland area had a a total of just over 85K voters, but that’s less than 19 percent of registered voters in Will County. Eleven different referendums were on the ballots across Will County, but only one passed. The referendum for Manhattan School District 114,…
Patient Critical in Plane Crash North of Peotone
At approximately 3:20 p.m., on Friday, June 24, the Peotone Fire Protection District (PFPD) responded to a reported plane crash in a field in the area of Will-Center and Eagle Lake Roads. The first units arrived within six minutes of the initial time of dispatch. Crews reported one plane was down in numerous trees next…
