From the Village of Oak Park:
January 9, 2015 – Peter Pilafas was officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief within the Oak Park Fire Department during a special ceremony held on January 5 at Village Hall, located at 123 Madison Street.
In his new role, Pilafas will take charge of managing the day-to-day operations of the department, including overseeing personnel, budgeting, and policy development. As the second-in-command, he will also play a critical role in directing the department’s command-level response during emergency situations.
Before this promotion, Pilafas led an engine company and was responsible for coordinating firefighter training, CPR classes, and child safety seat inspections. One of his key goals for 2014 was the implementation of a new computer-aided dispatch system in collaboration with the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center, which is expected to improve efficiency and response times across the region.
Oak Park Fire Department Deputy Chief Peter Pilafas. Oak Park photo
Pilafas has dedicated nearly two decades to firefighting, with the past 15 years spent serving in Oak Park. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Governor’s State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Benedictine University.
This promotion comes as part of several important leadership changes within the fire department. Donald Michael Bush was promoted to Battalion Chief, while Gregory Badger and Jacob Gloodt were both elevated to the rank of Lieutenant. These promotions are expected to lead to the hiring of four new firefighter/paramedics by the end of January, helping to strengthen the department’s capacity and readiness.
Thanks, Dan
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