Fire Prevention, Investigation & Public Education
Through its Fire Prevention Bureau, the District provides a balanced approach to fire protection and application of the five Es - Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Early Warning & Early Suppression. This is accomplished with five key strategies:
Educate the public on fire safety practices
Building plan review to assure compliance with approved codes
Inspections to assure compliance with applicable codes and standards
Thorough fire cause & origin investigations to implement fire prevention action plans
Hydrant tests to assure adequate suppression water supply
The Bureau is staffed with four full-time personnel that work Monday through Friday during normal business hours. While primarily assigned to the Bureau, these personnel maintain certification as firefighters and paramedics, regularly respond to emergency calls, and participate in regular training with shift personnel. Bureau activity also includes multiple inspection of over 1,200 commercial, educational, and multi-family occupancies, building plan reviews, fire investigations, counseling sessions with juvenile firesetters and their parents, and hydrant inspections.
Building & Fire Codes
For information on buildling and fire codes in use for a specific area within the District, contact the following:
| Jurisdiction | Contact Information |
| Village of Vernon Hills | Building Division (847) 367-3704 http://www.vernonhills.org/departments/BuildingDivision.asp |
| Village of Long Grove | Building & Permitting (847) 634-9440 http://www.longgrove.net/Building_and_Permitting.htm |
| Village of Hawthorn Woods | Building Department (847) 438-5500 http://www.vhw.org/buildingdepartments.asp |
| Village of Kildeer | Building Department (847) 438-6000 http://www.kildeervillage.com/WebLinks/Building.htm |
| Indian Creek & Unincorporated Lake County |
Lake County Planning, Building & Development (847) 377-2600 http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Planning/Default.htm |
Additionally, the District's Board of Trustees has adopted an amended version of the 2009 International Fire Code through Ordinance 09-O-03.
Public Education
Part of the Fire Prevention Bureau, the Public Education Division is responsible for communicating Countryside's fire safety message to all of its customers from pre-school age through senior citizens. This is accomplished through community programs including block parties, CPR & first aid classes, the annual open house, and special events as well as through school programs reaching all grades from pre-school through eighth as well as high school students. The Public Education Division also provides safety education content for this website.
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Fire Marshal Mike McNally Serving Since 1996 39 Years Experience Fire Officer 2/Paramedic MS Management, Lake Forest School of Management BS Business Administration, Lea College Fire Investigator Fire Prevention Officer 2 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist Fire Investigator Strike Force Member, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Member, Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Member, International Code Council Member, International Fire Chiefs Association Member, International Fire Marshals Association Member, Lake County Fire Chiefs Association Member, National Association of Fire Investigators Member, National Fire Protection Association Member, Northern Illinois Fire Inspectors Association Fire Marshal McNally joined Countryside in 1996 after 24 years with the Fox Lake Fire Department including over ten years in chief officer positions. In addition to his fire service background, Fire Marshal McNally spent 24 years in the private sector holding senior human resources and safety management positions with OMC Stern Drive, Beatrice Foods, and Stiffel Lamp. McNally was promoted to head the Fire Prevention Bureau as Fire Marshal in 2001. Fire Marshal McNally also serves as the Contract Manager for Countryside's contract fire personnel. |
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| Ron Cielek Lieutenant/Inspector Serving Since 1993 18 Years Experience Fire Officer 2/Paramedic AAS Fire Science Technology Fire Apparatus Engineer Fire Prevention Officer 1 Fire Investigator Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist Carseat Technician Evacuation Planning Fire Alarms Inspections Plans Examiner Preplans Water Supply |
George Tejcek Firemedic/Inspector Serving Since 1993 32 Years Experience Firefighter 3/Paramedic Fire Prevention Officer 2 Fire Investigator Facilities Maintenance Inspections Outdoor Warning Sirens |
Tony Rodkey Public Education Coordinator/Inspector/ Firemedic Serving Since 2000 20 Years Experience Fire Officer 2/Paramedic MS Health & Physical Education BS Sociology Fire Apparatus Engineer Fire Investigator Fire Prevention Officer 1 Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist Hazmat Technician BLS Instructor Member, National Fire & Life Safety Educators Car Seat Inspections CPR Program Public Education Programs |
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