The Posen Fire Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fire Academy Class. Our Academy meets or exceeds all the objectives for Basic Fire Operations for the State of Illinois, Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Service Vehicle Operator and CPAT.
2025 Posen Fire Academy Applications Available Now. Download the application above. Applications Due by April 1st, 2025
The Village of Posen has received a grant from Cook County as part of their Invest in Cook program to improve ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility Village wide. The Invest in Cook ADA Sidewalk Rehabilitation construction project is now completed. Sod was placed at these corners where grass repairs were needed. We ask the residents on the corner houses where work was performed to please water the grass so it takes. New curbs and gutters, sidewalk, and detectable warnings plates were installed at approved ADA slopes. This work was performed between Western and Harrison along 144th streets and 143rd street.
The Posen Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is seeking volunteers who are interested in serving the community. EMA members meet monthly and regularly train in things such as crowd control, traffic duties, and first aid.
EMA’s role during an emergency such as a tornado or natu- ral disaster is to work with the Police and Fire Departments directing traffic, providing security, and assisting with evacuations and other duties.
Members are viewed as a critical component of the Village Disaster Plan. Interested persons should be 17 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a background check.
If you are interested in joining please contact Fire Chief Kevin Szewczyk at 708-385-3110 or email at kszewczyk@villageofposen.org.
The Village of Posen has contracted with Emergency Communications Network, Inc., of Ormond Beach, Florida for its “CodeRED” high-speed telephone emergency notification services.
On average, an estimated 30,100 fires and 9,500 injuries result from fireworks each year according to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).