Fire Summit award honors Barrington Countryside fire district

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District (BCFPD) was recognized for its progressive fire sprinkler codes Wednesday, Feb. 4, during the 2009 Fire Team USA Residential Fire Sprinkler Summit.

Trustee Marvin Hill and Deputy Fire Chief John Feit accepted the award on the fire district's behalf.

The award presentation was part of a two-day informational conference, held in Addison, on community fire protection and sprinkler systems codes and ordinances. The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, Illinois Fire Inspectors Association and Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board sponsored the summit.

The BCFPD's ordinance requiring installation of automatic sprinkler systems in all new residential construction was passed in 1997. It covers parts of unincorporated Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties served by the district.

Two of the four municipalities that rely on the district for fire protection services - Lake Barrington and Inverness - also have passed similar sprinkler ordinances.

Information on BCFPD operations and activities may be found at bcfpd.org, or by calling (847) 304-3600.

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, in coordination with the Barrington Fire Department, protects the lives and property of residents within the district by providing emergency fire and medical service. The BCFPD serves portions of Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Lake Barrington and Inverness; and unincorporated Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties.