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Dream realized.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 06-JAN-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Dream realized.(Neighbor)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Melissa Jenco mjenco@dailyherald.com

For many, the holiday season meant time to take a break from work, but NapervilleEs new fire chief had a different game plan.

Mark Puknaitis, who was sworn in Dec. 16, spent the holiday lull getting acquainted with his new position so he can hit the ground running in 2009.

The longtime Naperville resident recently was chosen from more than 50 applicants to replace John Wu, who resigned abruptly in April.

He will oversee more than 200 employees and soon-to-be 10 fire stations.

Puknaitis has spent 23 years in the field, including the past 11 as deputy chief in Oak Park.

He has a masterEs degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program. Puknaitis also has worked with Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and Illinois Fire Accreditation Managers group.

He recently spoke to the Daily Herald about his new role as NapervilleEs fire chief. Here is an edited version of that conversation:

Q. Why did you want this job?

A. First and foremost, this is an outstanding city, this is an exceptional fire department. After living...

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