Chief of North Park Fire Protection District fired

MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The North Park Fire Protection District fired its chief Friday morning.

Joel Hallstrom tells WIFR he is no longer with the department following a unanimous decision by the trustees of the fire board.

According to a Winnebago County Board member, internal issues led to the firing.

Hallstrom worked at the district for more than 25 years.

Jay Alms, the Division Chief of Fire Prevention for the Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, will take the helm as interim chief.