Public Records Request

The Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District Board of Directors fully supports and complies with all Federal and State laws relating to the retention, protection, and disclosure of District records. It is the policy of the District that all public records shall be open for inspection by any person at reasonable times, except as otherwise provided by law.

To view our full policy:

CLFPD Public Records Policy 2024.pdf

General Guidelines Concerning The Release Of Records:

Every records request shall be submitted to the District’s Official Custodian of Records using the form provided by the District (available via the link below) and shall be specific as to the information desired.

Application for Records CLFPD.pdf

Upon receiving a records request, the Custodian of Records shall review the request and fulfill it in a timely fashion if it is straightforward or forward it to the District’s legal counsel for further consideration.

Pursuant to CORA, all requested records will be made available for inspection within three (3) working days, unless extenuating circumstances exist. The deadline may be extended by seven (7) working days if extenuating circumstances exists and the requesting party is notified of the delay within the statutory period.

If the request is forwarded to District’s legal counsel, legal counsel shall determine the District’s obligations under applicable Federal and/or State law(s). If the District is permitted to comply with the request, the District’s legal counsel will notify the Custodian of Records, who will prepare the request accordingly.

If the District’s legal counsel determines the District is not permitted by Federal or State law to comply with the request, legal counsel shall provide a written response to the party submitting the request stating the legal basis upon which the request is being denied.

The inspection of records shall take place at the District’s office and the Custodian of Records shall set the time. The Custodian of Records or delegated agent shall be present while records are examined. Records may also be sent electronically upon request.

If copies of records granted are requested, charges for the copies shall be according to “Fees” in the District’s Policy.

Website Accessibility Statement

Crystal Lakes Fire Protection District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: