Board of Fire and Police

The Board of Fire and Police Commission (BFPC) of the City of St. Charles derives its authority from the Illinois Municipal Code, Illinois Compiled Statutes, and from City of St. Charles Municipal Code. Their responsibilities include the following:

  • To recruit, select, and appoint qualified candidates to fill vacancies for original appointment of Police Officer or Firefighter/Paramedic.
  • To determine testing and selection processes that allow qualified employees to participate in the promotional process for the position of Police Sergeant in the Police Department or Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and Battalion Chief in the Fire Department.
  • To conduct disciplinary hearings or appeals of disciplinary action in the Police and Fire Departments for sworn personnel.

For more information on becoming a firefighter or police officer with the City of St. Charles:

Default meeting location:
Century Station
112 N. Riverside Avenue
City Training Room, Basement
St Charles, IL 60174

Meeting frequency:
Second Monday of each month at 5:00 PM

Contact:
fd_admin_support@stcharlesil.gov


Member Term

3 years


Members

Member Name
Title
Term Expires
Patrick Reed Chair 2025
Anthony Stancati Secretary 2026
Geoff Pretkelis Member 2025
Wedge Lazenby Member 2026
Mary Jo Knipp Member 2027

Key Documents

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