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The Southtown Star, a publication of the Sun-Times, is reporting that the village of Dixmoor will be shutting down its fire department as of December 1, 2013. This decision comes amid severe financial difficulties that have plagued the small suburb for years.
In a letter dated Tuesday, the village attorney informed the union representing fire department employees that the dissolution would move forward, with the final date set for December 1. The mayor, Dorothy Armstrong, had previously warned that maintaining the fire department was costing the village over $773,000 annually — a third of its total revenue. With only 20 firefighters on staff, the decision has sparked outrage among local workers and residents alike.
I tried to reach Mayor Armstrong for comment but was unsuccessful. However, multiple village employees confirmed the closure. Tim McDonald, president of Local 73 of the Service Employees International Union, stated that the mayor had been pushing for this move for years. He criticized the process, noting that the village board passed the resolution during a special meeting without allowing public input.
McDonald also revealed that the village had already laid off six of the 12 full-time firefighters before the official dissolution. Many of the remaining firefighters are now worried about their future, especially since the village plans to outsource fire protection to the Harvey Fire Department and use a private ambulance service for paramedics.
A firefighter who asked not to be named said that the transition could leave a gap in emergency response. “They haven’t even scheduled a meeting with Harvey yet,†McDonald said. “What happens after November 30? We don’t know.â€
Dixmoor, with a population of just 3,644, is one of the poorest suburbs in the Chicago area. Its median household income is just $38,817, and nearly 36% of residents live below the poverty line. The village has long struggled with corruption and mismanagement, including scandals involving the park district and previous mayors.
In recent years, there have been reports of unkept parks, unpaid staff, and even a mayor accused of living in the village hall. These issues have contributed to a deep distrust between residents and local leaders.
Despite these challenges, many residents believe they deserve a functioning fire department. McDonald argued that relying on neighboring departments could put them at risk. “If a nearby town is busy fighting a fire, who’s going to help us?†he asked.
While the decision to close the fire department may seem practical, it raises serious questions about the village's leadership and financial management. Residents continue to pay taxes, yet they’ve seen little in return. As one local observer noted, the situation in Dixmoor is a warning — not just for the suburb, but for other struggling communities across the region.