Firemen’s Pension Board
2025 Meeting Dates & Information
Meeting Dates:
February 4 | May 6 | August 5 | November 4
Meetings are held at 9:00 a.m.
Zion Fire Station #1
1303 27th Street, Zion, Illinois
Pursuant to Zion Municipal Code Section 34-18 and Illinois Revised Statutes Ch. 108½, Sec. 4-101, the City of Zion established the Firemen’s Pension Board of Trustees. The Board manages all funds belonging to or designated as part of the Firefighters’ Pension Fund and oversees its administration as provided by law.
The Board consists of five members: two appointed by the Mayor, two elected from the active participants of the fund, and one elected from retired firefighters. Trustees serve three-year terms and the Board meets quarterly.
3-Year Term
Two (2) members shall be appointed by the Mayor, two (2) members shall be active participants of the pension fund who are elected by active members, and one (1) member shall be a retiree elected by retired members. Terms are for three years — as provided in Municipal Code Section 34-18 and Illinois Revised Statutes Ch. 108½, par. 3-128 (amended by Ordinance 09-O-9).
Sarai Soto
Term Expires:
04/30/27
Role:
Active
Matt Henby
Term Expires:
04/30/26
Role:
Active
Mike Stried
Term Expires:
04/30/27
Role:
Retired
Justin Stried
Term Expires:
04/30/27
Role:
Fire Chief
David Knabel
Term Expires:
04/30/27
Role:
City Administrator
Updated: October 2025