Department Organization
Divisions
The Romeoville Fire Department is organized into five divisions, each responsible for a distinct area of departmental operations:
- Administrative
- Fire Prevention
- Operations
- Support Services
- Shift
Responsibilities
The Romeoville Fire Department holds a fire insurance classification of 2 within the Village — a designation that reflects the department’s high level of training, equipment, and operational readiness. The department provides a wide range of community services, including CPR certification courses and Community Education programs. Additionally, the department conducts over 1,000 fire inspections annually throughout the business community, public buildings, and houses of worship. For further information about the department, please contact Kent Adams, Fire Chief, at 815-886-7229.
Department Staff
The Romeoville Fire Department consists of 42 highly trained, dedicated professionals providing fire suppression, emergency medical, and special rescue services to the community.
Senior Staff
The department's senior leadership team includes:
- Fire Chief
- Deputy Chief of Operations
- Deputy Chief of Administration
- Support Services
- Fire Prevention
- Battalion Chiefs
Administrative Support
The senior staff is supported by:
- Executive Assistant
- Fire Academy Administrative Assistant
- Fire Prevention Records Clerk
Shift Operations
The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Each shift is led by a Battalion Chief and includes Lieutenants and Firefighter/Paramedics staffing the following apparatus:
- 2 Fire Engines
- 1 Ladder Truck
- 2 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulances
The department is composed of a mix of full-time career personnel and part-time personnel. All senior staff positions are filled by full-time career employees.
