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Fire department moves ahead on strategic plan By Gail Peckler-Dziki CORRESPONDENT
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The Blau children, Jamie, 12, (from left) Josie, 6, and Benjamin, 5, capture their share of treats from Linda Callahan on Winsor Drive in Antioch on Saturday. An all-day, misty rain coupled with chilly autumn temperatures caused all but the most hearty ghosts and goblins to remain at home pondering what might’ve been. Nonetheless, some of the village’s younger residents did make it outside for the annual tradition of gathering candy from their neighbors.
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The Antioch Fire Department Deputy Chief Jon Cokefair presented the first year of the department’s strategic plan to the members of the Joint Fire Committee on Oct. 21. Cokefair said it took some time for the department to hammer out the document. The first part is the mission statement, “To serve our community through dedication, determination and honor.” The vision statement presented is: “It is the vision of Antioch Fire Department to be recognized as an exceptional provider of emergency services by recruiting, developing and retaining high quality personnel. “We shall continue to build community trust and remain responsible and creative in our fiscal and operational planning to deliver the highest caliber of services while being mindful of the community interests.” Cokefair said the department intended to develop three- and a five-year plans next and this would be the product of the members. Leadership would continue
to develop a 10- and 20-year plan. The plan itself highlights the strengths of the department such as sustainable funding, youthful and energetic staff, resilience and an active training division. Cokefair reported that after the ambulance referendum passed, the department had 30 new members in June and July. Those new recruits bring active membership to nearly 130. Some weaknesses and threats identified in the plan overlap, including the fleet equipment and lack of experience. Cokefair said issues with the fleet have been “kicked down the road” and plans to maintain the fleet properly should be made. The lack of active participation in the county’s Strategic Response Team is another issue. Antioch has only two members on that Lake County team. The Strategic Response Team is a group that responds to specific issues such as water recues and hazardous material situations.
See PLAN, Page 6
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