Personnel changes at Des Plaines Fire Department

The Des Plaines City Council on Monday will publicly celebrate a trio of recent personnel changes in the fire department.

Lt. Tim Lynch was promoted to battalion chief Oct. 10, a city spokesperson said, and firefighter/engineer/paramedic Brian Rieger was promoted to lieutenant the same day. Additionally, firefighter/paramedic Benny Baltazar added engineer to that title Oct. 24.

The council meeting is set for 7 p.m. at city hall, 1420 Miner St. The meeting will be open to the public and livestreamed at desplainesil.gov.