The Barrington-Courier Review recently published a story on the launch of the newly independent Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, highlighting how both the old and new departments are adjusting to their separate operations.
Despite the emotional and challenging months that led up to the separation between the village of Barrington and the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, both sides have reported a smooth start to their first week as independent entities. “It’s been very cohesive,†said Scott Motisi, a battalion chief with the new district. “We put together a program that included both new members and those who came from the village. It's more of a team approach—everyone has helped each other during training and shared their expertise.â€
Jeff Swanson, the district’s chief and administrator, noted that over the course of seven days, the Countryside area—which spans 46 square miles—received about 50 calls for service. Meanwhile, the Barrington Fire Department, which covers a smaller 5-square-mile area, responded to 29 calls, according to Fire Chief James Arie. “It’s going great,†Arie said. “The guys have adjusted well to the new setup. There have been no issues or hiccups so far.â€
Even with harsh winter conditions that began on January 4 with heavy snow and continued through January 6 with extreme cold, neither department faced major challenges in their first week. However, the most demanding day for the Countryside Fire Protection District came on January 8, when firefighters handled 15 calls, including several related to burst pipes due to thawing. Motisi, who previously served as a lieutenant with the Barrington Fire Department, emphasized that all calls were managed without needing outside assistance. As one of three new battalion chiefs hired by the district, he said the agency is still adapting to the changes in local fire services.
The district has also received new equipment, including hydraulic-powered ambulance cots for patient transport and a 3,000-gallon tanker. Motisi explained that October and November were focused on orientation, and now the emphasis has shifted to comprehensive training. Firefighters have trained on breathing apparatus, reviewed response protocols, practiced search and rescue scenarios, and studied hospital layouts. More changes are on the way, including the arrival of new ambulances and the hiring of six additional firefighter/paramedics.
Arie noted that the transition for the village department has been smooth, largely because most of its 16 firefighters are already familiar with the area. The department operates with three shifts at the public safety building, each led by a shift commander. Like the Countryside district, Arie said his team is enthusiastic and ready to serve the community effectively under the new structure.
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