Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District – update

The *Kane County Chronicle* recently published an article detailing a revised deadline for the **Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District** board to finalize their choice of emergency service provider. The board had initially been expected to make a decision on Thursday, but instead, they opted to continue negotiations with two potential providers and aim to select one by February 1st. The two finalists are the **City of St. Charles Fire Department** and **AES (American Emergency Services)**. The board met in a basement training room at St. Charles Fire Station 1 during a special session. According to Baldwin, a member of the board, both companies were given three minutes each to respond to questions from the public advisory committee. “AES aligned closely with our request for proposal, while St. Charles suggested maintaining the current system,” he explained. A third candidate, **Metro Paramedic Services**, was eliminated due to an incomplete proposal. The board is now focused on finalizing the contract with either AES or St. Charles Fire Department before the upcoming deadline. Earlier this week, the *Daily Herald* reported that **AES is likely to secure the contract**, citing internal discussions and expectations within the district. That article can be found [here](#). On January 14th, the *Daily Herald* followed up with another piece highlighting growing concerns among local residents. The article titled *"Residents grill Fox River Countryside fire district over dumping St. Charles firefighters"* captured the frustration of several community members who feel the transition may not be as smooth as promised. During the meeting at St. Charles’ downtown fire station, residents voiced their skepticism about the new arrangement. One resident, Dennis Marquis, said: “We might have missed some details in the past, but we trust the St. Charles Fire Department. Your plan slipped by us, and there’s no excuse for that. We’ll be watching more closely now, and we hope you deliver on your promises of improved response times and cost efficiency.” Another resident, Becky Lenard, questioned the logic behind the change: “We already have a centrally located fire station in St. Charles—why create two separate offices? It doesn’t make much sense to me.” The full article can be read [here](#). As the process moves forward, it's clear that the community remains engaged and watchful, eager to see how the new partnership will impact emergency services in the area.

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