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2026 TAC Best Practices Award for Bergheim VFD staffing program
Kendall County
Summary
The county won a competitive state award for helping Bergheim VFD staff its station 24/7 while keeping the volunteer model. It's the county's first such award in ten years, and other counties are already calling to copy the idea.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Residents near Bergheim get faster emergency response, and the whole county gains statewide recognition.
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