Haas Steps Down as Mokena Fire Board President
Mokena Fire Protection District Meeting | December 9, 2025
Article Summary: Long-time Board President William Haas has formally resigned from his officer position but will retain his seat on the Board of Trustees. Trustee Craig Warning served as President Pro Tem for the December meeting.
Leadership Key Points:
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Officer Resignation: Chief Joe Cirelli presented a letter from William Haas stating his intent to resign as Board President.
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Continued Service: Haas will remain on the board to complete the remainder of his term as a trustee.
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Pro Tem Appointment: Trustee Craig Warning was appointed to lead the meeting in Haas’s absence.
The leadership structure of the Mokena Fire Protection District Board changed on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as officials announced that President William Haas is stepping down from his role as the board’s presiding officer.
During the Chief’s Report, Fire Chief Joe Cirelli presented a letter from Haas stating his intent to resign from the presidency. However, the letter confirmed that Haas intends to remain on the board to complete the remainder of his term as a trustee.
Haas was absent from Tuesday’s meeting. In his absence, Trustee Robert Hennessy made a motion to appoint Trustee Craig Warning as President Pro Tem for the evening. The motion was seconded by Trustee Ken Blank and approved unanimously.
As 2025 concludes, Chief Cirelli expressed his gratitude to the Board of Trustees for their support of the staff and for “demonstrating trust and confidence in us.”
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