West Chicago Fire Protection District hosts a promotion ceremony at 3p.m. Friday, Oct.4, 2024, in District headquarters, 200 Fremont St. Being promoted to Deputy Chief is Battalion Chief Ric Ciszewski. Lieutenant Ken Zahara is promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief. Being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant is firefighter Erik Ronge. These promotions occur due to the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Patrick Tanner January 10. 2025. Jeffrey Keefe, current Deputy Chief, will be the new Chief. Keefe has been with the WCFPD for more than 22 years. The Trustees prepared the District for crucial positions through interviews, discussions, and fact-finding.