Glenview Promotes DeRose To Fire Chief

GLENVIEW, IL — Having been in the role on an interim basis for nearly a year, it's no surprise Tony DeRose has been promoted to fire chief of the Glenview Fire Department, effective July 1, according to an announcement from the Village of Glenview. DeRose had been serving in the position since the retirement of former chief Ralph Ensign in August of last year.

DeRose has more than 20 years of fire service experience. He came to Glenview in August 2019 as a deputy fire chief, and prior to that served as a firefighter, lieutenant, division chief and battalion chief for the Countryside Fire Department, based in the Vernon Hills area.

"Chief DeRose has done an outstanding job leading our Fire Department during these difficult times of public health crisis. We are confident Tony's sound leadership and extensive experience make him the ideal person to lead our high-quality team of fire and EMS professionals," Village Manager Matt Formica said in a press release.

DeRose holds chief fire officer certification through the Office of the State Fire Marshall. He earned a bachelor's degree in Fire Science Management from Southern Illinois University.

"I am humbled and honored to be given the opportunity to serve as Glenview’s next Fire Chief," DeRose said. "I look forward to continuing to work with the dedicated members of the Glenview Fire Department, which has a long tradition of pride providing exceptional service to the community."

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