Staff Directory

Chief Jim Stedman is a 30 year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department, and retired as a Battalion Chief, where he was assigned to Battalion 1 in the principle downtown business district of the City of Chicago.  He is an experienced leader in fire department management and structure, operational techniques, fire prevention activities, emergency medical services management, organizational behavior, administrative efficiency, and all aspects of fire department and EMS operations. Chief Stedman holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Governor’s State University in Illinois, a Bachelors Degree in Fire Service Administration from Southern Illinois University, and graduated from the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program at the National Fire Academy.   Chief Stedman remains intimately involved in fire service administration and development throughout the State of Illinois.  He is a member of the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall’s Steering Committee for fire leadership certification, assessing current objectives, recommending curriculum changes and developing administrative programs. Chief Stedman also develops curriculum and delivers programs for seven colleges and universities in the States of Illinois and Pennsylvania.