June 05, 2025

Hanover Park wants to absorb fire district within village borders

Hanover Park recently caught the attention of local media with a developing story about its officials aiming to consolidate certain municipal areas currently managed by separate fire districts. According to reports, the village is in preliminary discussions with the neighboring Bloomingdale Fire Protection District regarding the possible transfer of a predominantly industrial zone, along with the associated tax revenue, into Hanover Park's fire jurisdiction. Both parties are actively working to define potential boundary lines and assess the financial implications of such a merger.

"It’s crucial that we approach this situation thoughtfully," remarked Hanover Park Fire Chief Craig Haigh. "You can't simply take away significant tax funds from another taxing entity without considering the consequences." While the precise amount of revenue involved remains undisclosed, Haigh assured that any transition would be gradual, minimizing immediate impacts on Bloomingdale’s finances. He emphasized that there will be no changes to staffing levels or equipment allocation for either organization.

Echoing similar sentiments, Bloomingdale Fire Chief Jeff Janus stressed the importance of ensuring resident safety as the top priority throughout these talks. Hanover Park, according to Haigh, is strictly pursuing voluntary cooperation rather than legal action. Should the initiative proceed, it wouldn’t involve litigation where Hanover Park would need to demonstrate superior service compared to Bloomingdale in court.

This isn't Hanover Park's first attempt at streamlining its fire services; back in 2000, the village established its own fire department after taking over the operations of the former Hanover Park Fire Protection District. Over time, agreements were struck to detach parcels of land from other fire districts located within Hanover Park's municipal limits.

The targeted zones are located near two major intersections: Gary Avenue and Lake Street, and County Farm and Schick roads. These areas have been part of Hanover Park for quite some time now. By consolidating these regions under one umbrella, Chief Haigh believes it could enhance operational efficiency. Currently, Hanover Park police and Bloomingdale handle emergencies in these zones independently, utilizing distinct communication systems.

Despite seeing record-breaking call volumes—projected to exceed 4,000 incidents this year—the monetary losses due to fires have decreased considerably. This improvement, according to Haigh, stems from past organizational adjustments. Incorporating these territories into Hanover Park’s fire department would also put an end to overlapping inspection processes. Although Hanover Park fire inspectors already oversee building inspections for compliance with local codes, businesses in the contested areas currently receive visits from both Hanover Park and Bloomingdale inspectors assessing them for fire and life safety standards.

Both sides aim to finalize their agreement before the end of autumn, prior to setting annual property tax rates. As negotiations continue, residents and stakeholders eagerly await further updates on how this potential consolidation might shape future public safety measures in the region.

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