Who Are We?
The Emergency Management Agency for the Village of Crete is a fully volunteer organization that provides assistance to Crete residents and neighboring communities during emergencies and times of disaster. We maintain a membership team of 10 to 20 men and women who leave their homes, families, and jobs at a moment’s notice to provide assistance when called upon. We meet every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. for training and planning.
How to Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer your time to our team, you may stop in at the Village Hall and complete an application that will be turned over to our membership committee for review. You must be 18 years of age, pass a physical examination, and undergo a background check.
Contact Us
Any questions can be answered by contacting our office at 708-672-1437 and leaving a message on our voice mail. We will be happy to get back to you with a response.
Our Team
Deputy Director: Paul VanDeraa – Serving Since 2009, Lighting Specialist, Rehab Operations Specialist, Towing Specialist
Captain: Doug Blake – Serving Since 2008, Search & Rescue Management Team, Lighting Specialist, Rehab Operations Specialist, Towing Specialist
Sergeant: Stacey Skaggs – Serving Since 2017, Search & Rescue Team, Communications Support Specialist, Severe Weather Support Specialist
Mike Vannier – Serving Since 2017, Communications Support Specialist, Incident Command Trailer Specialist, Lighting Specialist, Severe Weather Support Specialist
Dave Spillers – Serving Since 2019, Incident Command Trailer Specialist
James Walters – Serving Since 2022, Search & Rescue Team, Rehab Driver & Rehab Operations Support
Robert Muir – Serving Since 2023
Jack Gordon – Serving Since 2024
Susan Slover – Serving Since 2025
William Adams – Serving Since 2025
