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Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:
Carpentersville's Fire Department Chief John Skillman has announced his plan to retire this spring after spending nearly three decades serving the community. Born and raised in Carpentersville, Skillman began his career in the fire department and climbed through the ranks, first as a lieutenant, then as a battalion chief, and finally as deputy fire chief before being appointed chief just over a year ago, succeeding Al Popp, the former Public Safety Director.
As Skillman steps down, the department is now conducting an external search for his successor. This marks the third leadership change since long-serving Chief John Schuldt retired back in 2013. In tandem with this transition, recent actions have been taken to dismiss Deputy Chief Kevin Rynders, whose role has been "civilianized" for the time being. The reasons surrounding Rynders' departure remain undisclosed, and officials have chosen not to elaborate further on the matter.
Moving forward, the village administration aims to collaborate closely with the incoming chief to review the organizational framework of the fire department, particularly focusing on the future role of the deputy chief position. Kathy Lamkin, the interim HR director, emphasized that the village is keen to assess how these roles align with their broader objectives.
Moreover, there are discussions about reducing overtime costs within the department, a priority highlighted by the village board. To ensure a smooth leadership transition, the recruitment process will be handled by GovHR USA, a specialized human resources consultancy. They'll evaluate candidates against specific criteria provided by the village and present up to 15 shortlisted candidates for final consideration. The salary bracket for the new chief spans from $125,000 to $155,000, contingent upon experience.
Village Manager Mark Rooney expressed the need for a strong leader capable of implementing the village board's strategic vision while fostering harmony both internally and with the International Association of Firefighters Local 4790. Rooney envisions someone who can mend past tensions and foster a more collaborative environment. Union President Rick Nieves echoed this sentiment, noting that relations with Skillman and Rynders had been generally positive, though not without occasional challenges.
Meanwhile, Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune reveal a different challenge facing the department. The local firefighters' union is protesting the planned layoffs of two full-time firefighters, effective April 22, despite ongoing contract talks. Union President Rick Nieves expressed disappointment, stating that the union had already proposed solutions like flexible scheduling to curb overtime costs. These efforts, however, seem to have fallen on deaf ears.
Nieves pointed out that the village had earlier introduced a swing-shift model in 2014 to address budget constraints, which was initially successful in preventing layoffs. However, the recent decision to revert to layoffs despite the swing-shift option raises concerns. "We've made concessions before, but we shouldn't bear the entire burden," Nieves remarked, highlighting that other departments have received raises while firefighters face cuts.
The union argues that increasing staffing levels, as recommended by a recent study commissioned by the village, could alleviate some of these pressures. They urge collaboration to adopt such recommendations, emphasizing their commitment to supporting the community through financial challenges.
All eyes are now on the upcoming leadership changes and whether they will bring about the desired stability and harmony within the department.
*Thanks, Dan.*