West Peoria Fire Chiefs
William Mehlenbeck 1939-1942
William Mehlenbeck 1939-1942
William Mehlenbeck 1939-1942
William Mehlenbeck
Frank "Hook" Koehler 1942-1943
William Mehlenbeck 1939-1942
William Mehlenbeck 1939-1942
Frank "Hook" Koehler
Elmer Tabor 1943-1945
William Mehlenbeck 1939-1942
Elmer Tabor 1943-1945
Elmer Tabor
Dallas Costello 1945
Williom Koepple 1947-1953
Elmer Tabor 1943-1945
Dallas Costello
Art Eberle 1946-1947
Williom Koepple 1947-1953
Williom Koepple 1947-1953
Art Ebele
Williom Koepple 1947-1953
Williom Koepple 1947-1953
Williom Koepple 1947-1953
William Koepple
Conrad Best 1953-1977
Charles "Hoy" Turner 1977-1987
Charles "Hoy" Turner 1977-1987
Cooney Best.
Charles "Hoy" Turner 1977-1987
Charles "Hoy" Turner 1977-1987
Charles "Hoy" Turner 1977-1987
Hoy Turner
Robert J. Stecher 1987-2012
Charles "Hoy" Turner 1977-1987
Robert J. Stecher 1987-2012
Bob Stecher
Terry Schadt 2012-present
Terry Schadt 2012-present
Robert J. Stecher 1987-2012
Terry Schadt
Original Patch
Terry Schadt 2012-present
75 Anniversary Patch
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- Dick Steenrod proposed that the department consider purchasing a dress uniform to help identify the members of the department
- West Peoria’s first patch. This patch was used through late 70s.
75 Anniversary Patch
Terry Schadt 2012-present
75 Anniversary Patch
This patch was designed by Captain Dan Wilson for the fire department's 75th anniversary