Letter to the Editor: Peotone Fire Consolidation

Opinion on the referendum to consolidate with the Manhattan Fire Protection District Shall the Peotone Fire Protection District Dissolve and be consolidated into the Manhattan Fire Protection District? The answer is No! A close look at the information that has been spoonfed to the public by the Peotone and Manhattan Fire Districts will show you…

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Peotone Fire Protection District Consolidation

To Peotone Fire Protection District Residents: Fire districts throughout the state and the country are facing very serious staffing and resource challenges, placing their mission to keep communities safe in serious jeopardy. There is a critical shortage of available firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, forcing departments like ours to rely on a part-time staffing model that…

Peotone Fire Department

Fire District Open House; Seeking Businesses/Organizations to Participate

Peotone Fire Protection District, 7550 W. Joliet Road, will host an open house on Sunday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to attend this event for some family fun, including the ever-popular Touch-a-Truck, a children’s area, along with an opportunity to chat with the Chief, plus so much more.…

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