If firefighter Paul Kelch has his driver's license suspended he can no longer work for the Frankfort Fire Protection District.
- POLICE & FIRE
- Joe Vince
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Monday, January 30, 2012
The fate of a Frankfort firefighter who faces losing his job stemming from too many traffic violations is still uncertain. Paul Kelch's driver's license was set to be suspended for six months starting Jan. 29 he had three moving violations in a single year, the latest being an incident in September in New Lenox Township where he was found guilty for leaving the scene of an accident, according to Will County Circuit Court records. Firefighters must have a valid driver's license if they're to be employed by the Frankfort Fire Protection District, said Tom Gilbert, the district's lawyer. As of early last week, no action had been taken to remove Kelch, who still was employed. However, Kelch was no longer a battalion chief with the district, …
Kelch will have his driver's license suspended Jan. 29, which means he can't work for the Frankfort Fire Protection District.
Fire Battalion Chief Paul Kelch of the Frankfort Fire Protection District could have his driver's license suspended later this month because of too many traffic violations, according to a Sun-Times Media report. But what that means for Kelch's future with the department remains up in the air. The six-month suspension of Kelch's license begins Jan. 29 and was brought on by for having three moving violations in a single year, the report stated. On Jan. 24, Kelch has a payment status hearing for a traffic incident in September in New Lenox Township where he was found guilty for leaving the scene of an accident, according to Will County Circuit Court records. This is the second accident in which Kelch has been found guilty of leaving the scene…
Battalion Chief Paul Kelch of the Frankfort Fire Protection District is scheduled to lose his license Jan. 29 because of too many moving violations, according to a Sun-Times Media report.
Concerned Parent
9:44 am on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Drinking and driving is never ok. Especially for someone whose job it is to save lives. Previous articles indicated he had to have a breathalyzer placed in his personal car and he was caught with the device tampered with... How many "rock bottoms" can someone hit? His guidance should be found in a jail cell or at a recovery/treatment center, not serving the Frankfort community. I doubt his side … more ›