On Wednesday, December 22, 1897, a group of Bartlett citizens gathered together for the purpose of forming a volunteer fire department. Twenty-six men, all over sixteen years of age, signed the by-law and constitution of the new fire department which were drawn up by George Struckman. Mr. A.C. Schick was elected the first chief to the department at the first meeting on January 10, 1898. From...
Established in 1987, the Bartlett Fire Protection District provides fire, rescue, hazardous materials and emergency medical services to citizens. It operates a fire prevention bureau that inspects and examines emergency and exit lights and fire suppression and detection systems. The district also handles instructor, inspector and fire officer certifications, arson investigation, vehicle...