Crime & Safety

Lemont Fire District Could Hire New Chief Thursday

Current Chief Carl Churulo is set to retire from the Lemont Fire Protection District on Aug. 15.

The Lemont Fire Protection District Board of Trustees could hire a new chief during its monthly board meeting Thursday.

A contract for the new chief, who has yet to be named, is listed as a possible action item on Thursday's meeting agenda. The board would vote on the item after closed session.

Current Chief Carl Churulo is set to retire Aug. 15 after eight years with the Lemont Fire Protection District. He previously worked for the Romeoville Fire Department for 25 years—14 as chief.


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