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The Chestnut Fire Department in Illinois shut down, leaving residents without local fire services, though emergency protection continues via a nearby district.
The Chestnut Fire Department in Illinois has shut down, leaving fewer than 300 residents without local fire services, though emergency medical and fire protection will continue through the Mount Pulaski Rural Fire Protection District.
The district’s board suspended operations following a leadership change, citing policy compliance, but did not disclose specific reasons, as the matter is confidential under Illinois law.
Residents expressed concern over longer response times, with emergency services now expected to take 15 to 20 minutes.
The district maintains response standards will not change, but a special meeting is scheduled for March 9 to address the situation.
El Departamento de Bomberos de Chestnut en Illinois cerró, dejando a los residentes sin servicios locales de bomberos, aunque la protección de emergencia continúa a través de un distrito cercano.