EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Emergency Services Division is run by Director John Konopek

Emergency Managment Agency •  Chaplain Program •  Fire/Arson Investigation •  Special Events •  ILEAS

 

Emergency Management Agency

The Plainfield Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) serves as the main coordination point between all emergency services within the Village of Plainfield.  The primary mission of PEMA is to plan for, respond to, and assist in the recovery from any major emergency or disaster that may impact the citizens and services within the Village.  The members of PEMA engage in many activities related to homeland security and emergency preparedness including severe weather spotting, hazard mitigation, hazardous materials awareness, Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), and compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
For more detailed information about the Plainfield Emergency Management Agency, visit their web site at www.plainfieldema.org or call PEMA at (815) 439-4803.

Chaplain Program

The Plainfield Police Department initiated a volunteer Chaplain Program in 1999 to assist police personnel and families dealing with stressful or tragic incidents.  The Chaplains are available to assist at major crime scenes involving death or injury, death notifications, domestic disturbances, or critical incident de-briefing.  The Chaplains have formed a bond with the members of the department and are able to assist them in many of the high stressed situations encountered by our personnel. The Chaplains have also entered into a working relationship with the Plainfield Fire Protection District where they supply the same type of assistance as they do to the Police.
To contact a Chaplain, call the Police Department main number at (815) 436-6544.

Fire/Arson Investigation

The Plainfield Police Department in conjunction with the Plainfield Fire Protection District has committed several members to additional training in order to investigate all fires that occur within the Village of Plainfield and the Plainfield Fire Protection District.  These firefighters and police officers investigate fire scenes to determine the origin of the fire and also the cause.  If the cause of the fire is ruled as arson the investigation continues until an offender is brought to justice.  The members of this team also work in conjunction with the MABAS 15 Cause and Origin Team made up of fire/arson investigators from Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties; and the South Suburban Fire Investigation Task Force which includes investigators from several fire and police departments, members of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and State's Attorneys for several counties in the Chicago suburbs.
To contact a fire/arson investigator in Plainfield, call either the Plainfield Police Department at 815-439-4803 or the Plainfield Fire Protection District at 815-436-5335.

Special Events

All major special events, involving road closures, large gathering of people or special needs from the Village held in Plainfield are coordinated through this Division.  These events include Plainfield Fest, Spring/Harvest Fest, the Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade, and many others.  Special events also include Block Parties, any gathering with over 25 people in attendance, or the use of amplification or loud speaker equipment.  Members of the Police Department work in conjunction with the Fire Protection District, other Village Departments, and the organizers of the event to ensure for the safety and security of the workers, participants and visitors to the event.  Logistical and operational issues and concerns are discussed to ensure for achieving the optimal benefit to both event organizers and the community.
Any group or individual planning a special event within the Village of Plainfield should call the Plainfield Police Department at 815-439-4803, at least three (3) months in advance of the event.  Applications and permits are required for many events.

Block Party Permits
All parties interested in holding a Block Party on a street within the Village must complete a Block Party Application form which is also available at the Plainfield Police Department, at least seven (7) days prior to the Block Party occurring.

Loud Noise Permits
All special events or gatherings that involve the playing or amplification of music or other noise must submit a Loud Noise Application form   Applications must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the event and are available at the Plainfield Police Department.  A minimal fee is required with the application.

Open Air Permits
Any gathering involving over 25 people must apply for an Open Air Gathering Permit available at the Plainfield Police Department.  Open Air Gatherings include parades, festivals, and out-of-door speeches or rallies.  These forms must be submitted at least seven (7) days in advance of the special event.

Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Regional Distribution Site Security Team (Mobile Field Force)

The Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System has created several state-wide response teams to respond to major emergencies or disasters that may impact a community and their police force within the State of Illinois.  The teams are comprised of up to seventy (70) police officers formed into a Mobile Field Force Team.  These teams can respond in a short period of time to any disturbance, protest or request for assistance from an affected jurisdiction, and once deployed provide a supplemental police presence until the emergency has been brought under control.  These teams would also be the primary responders to another State's request for assistance during a major disaster.

Plainfield has undertaken the responsibility of forming a team for this region of the state (Region 3-Central).  The team members have been chosen from fifteen (15) departments around the Will, Grundy, & Kendall County area, and are currently in the process of having the team certified as response ready.