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Fire and police promotions approved

JolietMay 11, 20261 min read

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The Board approved two promotions and a police promotion list correction, while postponing review of the fire promotions list to June 8, 2026.

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The Board approved Paul Purcell’s promotion in the fire department from Apparatus Operator Paramedic to Lieutenant and Robert Korczak’s promotion in the police department from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant. It also approved a correction to the police promotion list. The fire promotions list was postponed, so that item will be taken up later.

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Approved the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
Postponed approval of the Joliet Fire Promotions Lists to June 8, 2026
Approved Paul Purcell’s promotion from Apparatus Operator Paramedic to Lieutenant
Approved a Joliet Police Department promotion list correction
Approved Robert Korczak’s promotion from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant

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May 11, 2026, 10:30 PMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes: Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting - April 13, 2026
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION
FIRE DEPARTMENT - AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Joliet Fire Promotions Lists
Joliet Fire Department Promotion: LIEUTENANT: Paul Purcell - Apparatus Operator Paramedic to Lieutenant
POLICE DEPARTMENT - AGENDA ITEMS
Joliet Police Department Promotion List Correction
Joliet Police Department Promotion: SERGEANT: Robert Korczak - Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
Discussion Regarding the Initial Number of Applicants Selected for Oral Examination for the New Police Department Eligibility List
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
ALSO PRESENT: Gina LoGalbo, Deputy Director Human Resources, Fire Chief Jeff Carey, Police Chief Bill Evans and Deputy Police Chief Sherrie Blackburn

Fire and police promotions approved

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