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Fire History
The Worth Fire Department had its beginnings as a volunteer Fire Department in 1925. William Little was Worth's 1st Fire Chief. The 1st building housing the Worth Fire Department was a carriage house. It stood on the southeast corner of 111th Street and Depot.
In 1950, the Fire Department was moved across the street into what is now, the Police Department. The building originally also housed the Village Hall, Library and Police Department. The building was renovated and added upon in 1995.
The Worth Fire Department ceased operations at midnight New Years Eve 2008, turning village fire protection over to the North Palos Fire Protection District. The North Palos Fire Protection District absorbed the Worth Fire Department station, equipment, and personnel. All 3 North Palos fire stations now serve and protect the Village of Worth, as well as Palos Hills and the district in its entirety.
History Slideshow
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1st emergency rescue squad in operation in 1959
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Pump Training
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1959: Finance officer Lloyd Lentz (left) and Commander Walter Urbaniak of Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 study plans of the now current Fire House located at 111th and Harlem
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1925 Fire Department building with 2 firetrucks out front
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1933: Fire Chief William Little and Village President Edward Conway, Sr., (in the white cap). Pictured standing are Arthur Plahm, Edwin Rolfe, George Plahm and Ed Plahm. Kneeling are Herold Russert, E
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1954: Ed Plahm (left), George Plahm Village Clerk, and Fire Chief Bert Lode
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1961: Worth Hosts a fire drill attended by Chicago Ridge, Columbus Manor, Oak Lawn, North Palos, Palos Heights, and Hometown.
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1961 fire prevention week parade
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1961: Rescue Squad 251 (1954 Pontiac), Truck 250 (1950 Ford), Truck 219 (1953 Ford), and Tanker Truck 252 (1958 International Chassis)
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Worth Police and Fire assisted in delivering Santa.
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1960: Early morning blaze at 107th Street and Ridgeland Avenue
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Fireman teaching kids how to use a fire extinguisher in the 1960s
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1st Worth Firehouse
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The final days of the Worth Fire Department.
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On the 1st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, September 11th 2002, the Worth Fire and Police Departments stood at attention for a moment of silence.
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Worth Firestation in the 1980s