Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District news

From recent articles on DailyHerald.com: Fire officials in Pingree Grove are once again seeking voter approval to borrow $8.5 million for constructing two new fire stations, arguing these will more effectively cater to the expanding community. A "yes" vote on the upcoming ballot on March 20 would result in an approximate $90 annual rise in property taxes for a home valued at $300,000. This represents a decrease of $27 compared to previous projections, as the area has seen growth since the last failed referendum in April 2017, according to Fire Chief Mitch Crocetti. The Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District plans to finance the bonds over two decades, contributing $2 million from its general fund ($100,000 annually) and covering the remaining $6.5 million through property taxes, which would terminate after twenty years. Residents can learn more during informational meetings scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cambridge Lakes Community Center located at 1125 Wester Blvd., Pingree Grove, and on Thursday at Station 2, at 10N980 Rippburger Road, Plato Center. In 2017, the district, covering 50 square miles and serving around 15,000 people in Pingree Grove, the northern part of Campton Hills, and unincorporated regions, handled 1,096 emergency calls, marking an increase from 1,036 in 2016. Future residential developments are anticipated in the Cambridge Lakes area. Currently, the district operates three stations, with twoâ€”Station 2 on Rippburger Road and Station 4 on Plank Roadâ€”considered outdated. These would be shut down and sold if the new facilities are constructed. Station 2 remains unoccupied while Station 4 houses portable units for firefighters. Chief Crocetti noted that these locations were initially designed as call-back stations and were never meant to accommodate permanent staff. Additionally, the current stations are geographically misplaced and landlocked, making upgrades impractical. The proposed new stations, featuring accommodations for firefighters, are planned for acquisition sites along Highland Avenue near Coombs Road and on Dittman Road approximately half a mile south of Plato Road. The district has allocated roughly $600,000 from its $3.3 million budget this year to purchase land and initiate architectural designs. This update reflects the ongoing efforts to enhance local infrastructure to meet growing demands, ensuring timely and efficient emergency services for the community.
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Posted on June 21, 2025