Tracy Kenny

Tracy Kenny became the first female fire chief of the Broadview, IL, Fire Department in 2015. She retired in 2023. Prior to her appointment as fire chief, Kenny served as a firefighter/paramedic for 13 years and was promoted to deputy chief and training officer in 2014. She is a member of the International Women's Fire Chiefs Council, the past president of Metropolitan Fire Chiefs of Illinois, a board member for Illinois Medal of Honor Committee and past president for the Division 20 Benevolent Fund, which serves as assistance for firefighter mental health awareness and services. Kenny started the Fire Explorer Program for youths in Broadview and surrounding areas. In 2018, she started camp #WECANTOO, which educates young girls on the ability to do jobs that were once male-dominated. She has an associate degree in fire science and is a Chief Fire Officer through the Office of the State Fire Marshal.