IL HR1004

Congratulates the Northwest St. Clair County Fire Protection District on its 75th anniversary in 2021

Recognizes the fire department's founding in 1946 by concerned citizens to protect unincorporated areas outside Belleville city limits

Notes key milestones including construction of Fire Station No. 1 in 1946 and Station No. 2 in the 1950s, consolidation of three districts in 1986, and opening of a new fire station in 1997

Acknowledges the district's 1980 requirement that all firefighters become certified by the Illinois State Fire Marshal and expanded training in technical rescue, hazmat, EMS, and other specialized areas

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the Northwest St. Clair County Fire Protection District