Ex-Hinsdale Chief Takes Western Springs Job

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL – Former Hinsdale Fire Chief John Giannelli, who retired in early April after 32 years with the fire department, moved to a job one suburb over.

Late last week, Western Springs confirmed that Giannelli became a 30-hour part-time firefighter as of April 22. His last day with Hinsdale was April 5.

Given his years of service, Giannelli is eligible to receive a pension from Hinsdale.

After Giannelli left Hinsdale, Deputy Chief Jon Carlson was named interim chief. But after the Village Board decided to ax the deputy chief's position, Carlson turned in his notice to retire May 30.

Last Tuesday, the board voted for Jeffrey Pindelski as the new interim chief. He started Friday.

Pindelski retired as chief of the Downers Grove Fire Department in 2021.