Boards
Boards & oversight
The Plainfield Fire Protection District is governed by an elected Board of Trustees and supported by additional boards responsible for hiring, pension administration, and community programs. All boards operate under Illinois law and conduct their business in public meetings.
District boards
Board of Trustees
The elected governing body of the Plainfield Fire Protection District. Trustees oversee the District's budget, policies, ordinances, tax levy, and strategic direction.
View Trustees →Board of Commissioners
Responsible for the firefighter/paramedic hiring process, including conducting examinations, interviews, and maintaining the eligibility list per Illinois statute.
View Commissioners →Foreign Fire Tax Board
Administers Foreign Fire Insurance Tax funds collected under Illinois law, allocating revenue to support firefighter training, equipment, and professional development.
View FFTB →Pension Board
Oversees the Article IV Firefighter Pension Fund, ensuring compliance with Illinois pension law and fiduciary responsibility to current and retired members.
View Pension Board →PFPD Foundation Board
Supports the community through the J.D. Eichelberger Scholarship program, recognition of District family milestones, and memorialization of members and their families.
View Foundation →Board meetings
Open to the public
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held at the Plainfield Fire Protection District Headquarters, 23748 W 135th St, Plainfield, IL 60544, in the board room at 11:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month.
Meeting agendas and minutes are posted in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Special meetings are announced publicly as required by law.