Barrington fire district honors Nancy Fidler for service

Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District trustees have dedicated a commemorative paver brick honoring Nancy Kay Fidler and her 27 years of service to the district, during an Oct. 28 ceremony at Barrington Memorial Park.

Fidler, who served as executive assistant to Barrington Fire Chief James Arie, died in April after a long battle with cancer. She was 58.

The brick’s inscription reads, “Our sincere thanks to Nancy Fidler for 27 years of distinguished service from 1983 to 2011 to the Barrington Countryside FPD.”

Chief Arie described Fidler as loyal, dedicated and a consummate professional whose work ethic was second to none.

“Nancy served the community with pride and honor. She left her mark on everything she did,” he said.

Fidler was active in many fire service organizations, including the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance. She was a longtime member of the Illinois Fire Service Administrative Professionals, and was the organization’s president in 2000-01.

District trustees commissioned the paver brick to demonstrate their appreciation for Fidler’s service.

“Nancy will always be remembered for her professionalism and dedication,” district President Tom Rowan said. “This paver brick will honor — and serve as an enduring reminder of — her 27 years of service to the district and the communities it serves.”

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District serves portions of Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Lake Barrington, Inverness and unincorporated Cook, Lake, and McHenry counties. Call (847) 304-3600 or visit www.bcfpd.org.