General Information
The Warrenville Fire Protection District (WFPD) is a special, limited-purpose unit of local government. Fire protection districts are authorized by the Illinois Fire Protection District Act, first enacted in 1927. The WFPD is a separate legal entity from the City of Warrenville, and, as can be seen from the map (click here for map), its boundaries are slightly larger than the City’s. WFPD’s responsibilities include fire prevention and suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. Via the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), WFPD assists and receives assistance from other area fire departments.
The WFPD is governed by a five-person board of trustees. The board is responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of the district. The board’s responsibilities include writing and approving the yearly budget and tax levy; planning and approving purchases, including major purchases, such as new vehicles and equipment; appointing the fire chief and firefighters; determining compensation for district employees; and writing and passing ordinances.
Area of Service
The Warrenville Fire Protection District is located 31 miles west of Chicago in the west central portion of DuPage County. The fire district encompasses 12.06 square miles of residential, commercial, and medium-high-rise buildings, serving a population of 20,000 residents, which increases to 40,000 people during the daytime due to a labor composition within the fire district.
Department Facts
- The Warrenville Fire Protection District is a full-function, all-hazard, first responder combination fire department consisting of full-time, part-time, and Paid-On-Call firefighters. There are six firefighter/paramedics on duty at all times, supplemented by Paid-On-Call firefighters for extra coverage.
- One Fire Station
- Three Engines (One ALS unit)
- One Tower Ladder
- Two Advance Life Support ambulances (ALS)
- One medium-sized dive truck with a Zodiac boat
- Three utility vehicles for command and fire marshal duties
Specialized Response Teams
- Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (M.A.B.A.S.) Division 16
- M.A.B.A.S. 16 Hazardous Materials Team
- M.A.B.A.S. 16 Dive/Water Rescue Team
- M.A.B.A.S. 16 Technical Rescue Team (T.R.T.)
- DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force
- SWAT Medics
Authorized Positions: (Full-Time Line Personnel and Office Staff)
- Fire Chief
- 3 Assistant Chiefs
- Administrative Professionals
- Fire Marshal
- Fire Inspector
- Full-time Firefighter Paramedics
- Paid-On-Call / Part-time Firefighters
- Part-Time Fire Apparatus Mechanic
Chief Officers:
Fire Chief
Kevin O’Hare
Kevin O’Hare was appointed Fire Chief of the Warrenville Fire Protection District in February 2026. He brings more than 20 years of fire service experience spanning emergency operations, training, safety, personnel development, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
Before becoming Fire Chief, Chief O’Hare served the Warrenville Fire Protection District as Assistant Chief of Support Services from February 2025 to February 2026. In this role, he contributed to strategic planning, budgeting, grant development, fire prevention, community risk reduction, employee development, and the advancement of District programs and services.
Chief O’Hare previously served more than 21 years with the Westmont Fire Department, where he rose through the ranks from firefighter to Deputy Chief. His responsibilities included emergency operations, incident command, training and safety, professional development, promotional processes, budgeting, accreditation, and policy development. He also served the Harvey Fire Department for 13 years, attaining the rank of Lieutenant.
As Fire Chief, Chief O’Hare is committed to supporting the District’s employees and ensuring that the community receives professional, compassionate, and reliable emergency services. Transparency, consistency, and accountability serve as the pillars of his leadership philosophy. He also emphasizes continuous improvement, employee development, collaboration, and preparing the organization to meet the community’s evolving needs.
Education and Professional Credentials
Chief O’Hare earned an Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science from the College of DuPage and a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management from Southern Illinois University.
He is an Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal-certified Chief Fire Officer, Instructor III, Incident Safety Officer, and Training Program Manager. He has also earned the prestigious Chief Fire Officer and Chief Training Officer professional designations through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Professional Leadership and Service
Chief O’Hare serves as Vice President of the Illinois Society of Fire Service Instructors and is a member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association EMS Committee.
A dedicated fire service instructor, Chief O’Hare is passionate about instructor development, officer leadership, recruitment and retention, and helping fire service professionals grow through education and mentorship.
His professional and community contributions have been recognized through several honors, including being named the Village of Westmont’s Public Servant of the Year and the Westmont Fire Department’s Employee of the Year.
Assistant Chief
Joseph Levy
Joseph Levy began his service to the district in August 2008 as a part-time firefighter/paramedic and progressed through the ranks to his current position as the Assistant Chief of Operations.
Education
Joseph’s commitment to public safety is reflected in my academic pursuits as well. He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Safety and Homeland Security Administration from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is certified as a Chief Fire Officer from the Illinois Office of State Fire Marshal.
Leadership and Community Involvement
His responsibilities include overseeing both the Hazardous Materials Response Team and the Fire Investigation Team, ensuring our community’s safety and well-being. Beyond his local duties, he is also actively involved in regional and national response efforts. He serves as a Hazmat Specialist on the IL-TF1 Urban Search and Rescue Team and contributes his expertise as a Fire Investigator to the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force.
Assistant Chief
Jamie Clark
Jamie Clark has served as Assistant Fire Chief of the Warrenville Fire Protection District since September 2012, after two decades of experience in emergency response with the Warrenville Fire Protection District.. A lifelong resident of Warrenville, Assistant Chief Clark began his career with the district as a second-generation Warrenville Firefighter in July of 1993.
Education
Assistant Chief Clark has attended many fire service classes over the years and is a graduate of the Illinois Public Service Institute.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Throughout his tenure, Assistant Chief Clark has been instrumental in emergency response and strengthening partnerships with the City of Warrenville Public Works Department and the Warrenville Park District. His leadership is guided by a commitment to the community he has always lived and worked in, ensuring the safety and well-being of the Warrenville Fire Protection District community.