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Department Head Biography

Randel R. Jaeger Fire Chief

Randel R. Jaeger, Fire Chief

 

Began employment with the City of Des Plaines
March 1983

Education/Training
Bachelor of Science degree, Southern Illinois University 1983
National Fire Academy – Executive Fire Officer Program 2004-Present
Numerous Office of the State Fire Marshal Certifications

Affiliations/Memberships
Illinois Fire Chief Association
International Fire Chiefs Association
MABAS Division I
MABAS Division III
Metropolitan Fire Chief Association

Previous Jobs/Positions
Deputy Fire Chief 2003 – 2006
Battalion Chief 2001 – 2003
Captain – Shift Commander 1999 - 2001
Captain of Training Division 1993 – 1999
Lieutenant 1990 – 1993
Department Mechanic (P/T) 1985 –1993
Alarm Office Dispatcher (P/T) 1984 –1988
Firefighter/Paramedic 1983 – 1990
Instructor of Fire Science Technology 1992 – 1995, Oakton Community College
Village of Bensenville – Fire Department
United States Army – 82nd Airborne Division - Combat Engineer

Job Responsibilities
The Fire Chief shall supervise and coordinate the activities of the department to support the effective, efficient, and professional delivery of fire and emergency medical services to the community. He shall develop a strategic plan and set goals for the operational needs of the department with respect to apparatus, equipment, staffing, and structures. The Fire Chief shall execute and enforce all orders of the Mayor, the City Council, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and City Manager.

Family/Personal Info
Randy has been married to his wife Sandy since 1976 and they have three children.

 

 

 

 

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Events Calendar
10/7/08 Special Meeting of the City Council
10/8/08 Economic Development Commission
10/8/08 Architectural Commission
10/11/08 Des Plaines Pounds Down - Family Health Fair
News Headlines
10/7/08 Flooding Information and Updates
10/7/08 Des Plaines Thinks Green!
10/2/08 Des Plaines Firefighters Sell Pink T-Shirts
9/29/08 News From the Community Foundation
9/26/08 This document is available to view in PDF format. History Center Affected by Flood
9/26/08 Chiro One Wellness Centers Recently Opened in Metro Square
9/25/08 City Clerk Announces Early Voting
9/24/08 Citizen Police Academy Postponed
9/24/08 Police Officer Sworn In
9/24/08 First Lady's Luncheon Rescheduled to October 12
9/19/08 Clerk Announces Last Day To Register To Vote
9/18/08 IEMA, FEMA, SBA To Begin Flood Damage Assessments
9/15/08 Governor Blagojevich Tours Flood-Impacted Areas

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