2007 Press Release: New Des Plaines Fire Chief Jaeger Announced
For immediate release
April 9, 2007
 Des Plaines City Manager David Niemeyer has announced
that Deputy Fire Chief Randy Jaeger will be appointed to the title
of Fire Chief following the September, 2007 retirement of John
Heavey from Department’s top position.
Jaeger, who has risen through the ranks of the Des Plaines Fire
Department since his initial hiring twenty-four years ago has served
in the following capacities: Firefighter Paramedic, 1983-1990;
Lieutenant (Company Officer), 1990-1993; Captain (Training Division)
1993-1999; Captain (Shift Commander) 1999-2001; Battalion Commander
(Shift Commander) 2001-2003; and Deputy Fire Chief, 2003- Present.
Prior to his career in Des Plaines, Jaeger worked for the Village
of Bensenville serving as a Firefighter/EMT, 1979-1982 and
Lieutenant, 1982-1983. He taught Fire Science Technology on a part
time basis at Oakton Community College, 1992-1995.
His military career includes serving in the United States Army
with the 82nd Airborne Division, 307 Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg,
North Carolina.
Jaeger holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science
Services from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
1982, and is a member of the National Fire Academy’s Executive
Officer Program, Emmitsburg, Maryland.
He received Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training at
Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights and has numerous
Illinois State Fire Marshal certifications.
"The City is pleased to announce Randy Jaeger as our new Fire
Chief. A highly qualified individual, Randy is familiar with Des
Plaines. He has an understanding of the community, its needs and
priorities, as well as the internal workings of the City
Departments. He comes to us with first hand experience, knowledge
and the willingness to work for the betterment of the City," City
Manager David Niemeyer said.
Current Fire Chief John Heavey commented "I fully support Randy
Jaeger as Fire Chief and look forward to working with him and
mentoring him for the position between now and September. The Fire
Department will be in good hands, as will the City."
Living In Des Plaines |
Your Local Government |
Your City Services
Economic Development
| Online City Reference
Desk
Search |
Site Map |
Home
Send feedback to the City by clicking
here.
Click here to report a website technical issue.
This site is best viewed in
Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher or Firefox 2.0 or higher.
City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-391-5300 |
This site has documents available
in PDF format. If your browser does
not have the Acrobat Reader
plug-in that is required to view
these documents, click here
to
download a free copy of this software. |
Site
Design/Development by
 |
Site
Use Policy
All information © 2008 Des Plaines, Illinois
|
