Fire Chief (retired) Paul Boecker passes away

 

FROM CHIEF TOM FREEMAN: LISLE-WOODRIDGE FIRE DISTRICT

I am deeply saddened to inform you that Chief Paul Boecker passed away this morning at 0810 hours. The family is currently making arrangements, and I will provide further details as soon as they are finalized.

3 Fire Chiefs: A Loss, a Resignation, and a Retirement (The Secret List)

Sunday, August 14, 2011 – Here’s a look at three fire chiefs in the news this week. One has passed away, leaving behind a powerful legacy of service. Another has resigned due to serious concerns about liability as a fire chief. And finally, one is retiring after an incredible career filled with challenges and triumphs.

1 - CHIEF PAUL BOECKER – RIP“LISLE WOODRIDGE FIRE CHIEF AND NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE LEADER” Some of you may remember Chief Paul Boecker — a larger-than-life figure known for his big cigars, strong leadership, and deep commitment to the fire service. He was active at the IAFC, ISFSI, IFSI, NFPA, and many other organizations, making a lasting impact on the fire community both locally and nationally.

Here’s a touching tribute from Janet Wilmoth, written for Fire Chief Magazine, about a man who touched the lives of many.

Good Night, My Friend, My Mentor, and My Chief
Janet Wilmoth – August 11th, 2011
My chief is dying. The tubes and wires have been removed, the do-not-resuscitate order is in place, and he is in a deep sleep — unaware of the heartache surrounding him. His journey has been long and difficult, and now it's coming to an end after a fall caused a severe brain bleed.
As I stood by his hospital bed and watched his slow, steady breaths, I thought back to the first time I met Paul “Bud” Boecker. It was at the Lisle Volunteer Fire Department station, shortly after he arrived from Naperville. He was only the second full-time fire chief hired by Lisle. (The first lasted just six months.) The two departments were rivals — Boecker once called Lisle a “Mickey Mouse department.” Now here he was, their fire chief.

Read the full post HERE.

 

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